Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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libellous | No | Yes | No | No |
libel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
libellous (noun) | libel (noun) |
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a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person | |
the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks |
libellous (adjective) | libel (adjective) |
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(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign |
libellous (verb) | libel (verb) |
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print slanderous statements against |