libelous meaning

UK US /ˈlaɪbələs/ 3 syllables

libelous (adjective): (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.

Definition of libelous

  1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

    Synonyms: calumniatory, calumnious, defamatory, denigrative, denigrating, denigratory, libellous, slanderous

    Similar: harmful

    Related forms: libel

How to pronounce libelous

libelous is pronounced /ˈlaɪbələs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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