Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
libellous
Adjective
/lɪˈbɛləs/
Definition
Involving or relating to libel, which is a written defamatory statement.
Examples
- Publishing a libellous article can lead to legal consequences.
- His statements were deemed libellous by the court.
- She filed a lawsuit due to the libellous remarks made about her in the newspaper.
Meaning
Libellous refers to statements that can damage a person’s reputation through false information presented in writing.
Synonyms
- Defamatory
- Slanderous
- Injurious
