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libelous

UK/'laibәlәs/US
GREC1

Definitions

adj.

Containing or constituting a libel; damaging to someone's reputation through false statements

诽谤性的,构成文字诽谤的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
libelstem
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=libelous

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The libelous article published false accusations against the public figure without evidence.

  • 2.

    She filed a lawsuit against the newspaper for their libelous statements damaging her reputation.

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