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libelous

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/

The English word “libelous” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
  2. Meeting the legal standards for libel.

Etymology

From libel + -ous.

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