libelous
adjective
1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
Similar word(s): harmful, calumniatory, calumnious, defamatory, denigrating, denigrative, denigratory, libellous, slanderous
Sentences with libelous as an adjective:
- The accusation was libelous, full of falsehoods, spite and malice.
- The court found the statement was not libelous because it was true.