libelous
pronunciation
How to pronounce libelous in British English:
UK ['laɪbələs]
How to pronounce libelous in American English:
US [ˈlaɪbələs]
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- Adjective:
- (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
Word Origin
- libelous (adj.)
- also libellous, 1610s, from libel (n.) + -ous. Related: Libelously; libelousness.
Example
- 1. Entries must not be defamatory , insinuating or libelous .
- 2. It would be fatally irresponsible and libelous .
- 3. To spread libelous rumors in order to discourage the tourists .
- 4. The generalization is over-simple ; perhaps even libelous ; but not without truth .
- 5. You realize that 's libelous .