libellous
/ˈlaɪbələs/
adjective
- Containing false and damaging statements about someone, especially in writing or print; defamatory.
- Publishing libellous material can lead to expensive lawsuits and damage to reputation.
- She threatened to sue the blogger for making libellous claims about her business.
- The newspaper article was considered libellous because it accused the mayor of crimes he did not commit.
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