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Meanings of libellous in English

(Used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.

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Usage of libellous in English
1
What were editors thinking in publishing material that was so obviously libellous?
The Guardian
2
We can bear this libellous gossip least patiently of all with birds.
Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2
3
In my opinion it's libellous to say that I'm protecting a deserter.
Our Casualty, and Other Stories / 1918
4
Therefore, the alleged libellous comments should be covered by parliamentary privilege.
The Irish Times
5
He had written the following libellous couplet upon the fair sex:-
Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 3
6
We wanted to know if it was libellous to call someone a brat.
The Irish Times
7
Age, small, libellous, and short-lived weekly papers in the year 1838
Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2
8
I'm sure Mr. Taynton will agree with me that that is really libellous.
The Blotting Book
9
She has weighed in on the difficult moderating cases, including the potentially libellous post.
The Guardian
10
So it's come to this, libellous accusations of animal abuse.
The Guardian
11
You mustn't believe everything you're told, specially when it's libellous.
Odd John
12
Infamous and libellous tales regarding my life have been told, and must be refuted.
An Ambitious Man
13
Great was the wrath of that injured personage as he read such libellous truths.
History of the United Netherlands, 1592-94
14
An admiring House immediately voted the poems obscene, libellous, and a breach of privilege.
A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III
15
When I had finished my tale, he burst out into violent and libellous language.
In the Wrong Paradise, and Other Stories
16
But if he made the statement 'dodgy' about my bank account, that was potentially libellous.
The Guardian
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