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libelous

adjective

/ˈlaɪbələs/

Meaning

containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation

The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.

defamatory, slanderous, false, malicious, injurious

truthful, accurate, factual

libelous statement, libelous article, libelous accusation

lively; energetic; playful; mischievous

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.

(Of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.

not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something

Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.