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Meaning of libelous in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlaɪbələs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    libelous

    Definitions

    1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue

    Examples

    • « tending to discredit or malign »

    Synonyms

    • harmful

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