Definitions

libelous

[lahy-buh-luhs] / ˈlaɪ bə ləs /

ADJECTIVE

derogatory

Synonyms

WEAK

aspersive backbiting calumniatory calumnious contumelious debasing defamatory depreciative detracting detractory disparaging false injurious invidious malevolent malicious maligning opprobrious pejorative sarcastic scurrilous traducing untrue vilifying vituperative

Antonyms

WEAK

complimentary praising

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"Libelous?" burst out the handy man wakening up suddenly, scratching his tousled head and trying to make head or tail of orders that said 'do it' and 'don't do it' in one breath.

From The Freebooters of the Wilderness by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)

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