Libellous (Adjective)

Meaning

(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Denigrating
• Libelous
• Denigrative
• Calumniatory
• Denigratory
• Calumnious
• Defamatory
• Slanderous

Related Words

• Libel (noun)