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- [lahy-buh-luh s]
- /ˈlaɪ bə ləs/
- /ˈlaɪ.bə.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-buh-luh s]
- /ˈlaɪ bə ləs/
Definitions of libelous word
- adjective libelous containing, constituting, or involving a libel; maliciously defamatory. 1
- noun libelous Containing or constituting a libel. 1
- adjective libelous that defames sb in print 1
- adjective libelous that defames sb in print 1
- adjective libelous that defames sb in print 1
- adjective libelous If a statement in a book, newspaper, or magazine is libelous, it wrongly accuses someone of something, and is therefore against the law. 0
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Origin of libelous
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; libel + -ous
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Parts of speech for Libelous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
libelous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
libelous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for libelous
adj libelous
- backbiting — If you accuse someone of backbiting, you mean that they say unpleasant or unkind things about someone who is not present, especially in order to stop them doing well at work.
- defamatory — Speech or writing that is defamatory is likely to damage someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them.
- disparaging — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
- injurious — harmful, hurtful, or detrimental, as in effect: injurious eating habits.
- invidious — calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful: invidious remarks.
adjective libelous
- slanderous — defamation; calumny: rumors full of slander.
- unfounded — without foundation; not based on fact, realistic considerations, or the like: unfounded suspicions.
- depreciative — Tending to depreciate (in value etc.).
- detractory — (now rare) That detracts from something; disparaging, depreciatory.
Antonyms for libelous
adj libelous
- complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
- praising — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
adjective libelous
- admiring — An admiring expression shows that you like or respect someone or something.
Top questions with libelous
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