Libelous: meaning, definitions and examples
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libelous
[ ˈlaɪbələs ]
defamatory
Containing or constituting a libel; defamatory; slanderous. It is a term used to describe a statement that is false and malicious, which damages someone's reputation.
Synonyms
defamatory, malicious, slanderous
Examples of usage
- The newspaper published a libelous article about the politician.
- She was sued for making libelous statements about her former employer.
Translations
Translations of the word "libelous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 calunioso
🇮🇳 निंदात्मक
🇩🇪 verleumderisch
🇮🇩 fitnah
🇺🇦 наклепницький
🇵🇱 oszczerczy
🇯🇵 中傷的な
🇫🇷 diffamatoire
🇪🇸 calumnioso
🇹🇷 iftiracı
🇰🇷 명예 훼손의
🇸🇦 قَذِف
🇨🇿 pomlouvačný
🇸🇰 ohováračský
🇨🇳 诽谤的
🇸🇮 obrekljiv
🇮🇸 ærumeiðandi
🇰🇿 жала жабушы
🇬🇪 ცილისმწამებლური
🇦🇿 böhtan atan
🇲🇽 calumnioso
Word origin
The word 'libelous' originated from the term 'libel', which comes from the Latin word 'libellus', meaning 'small book'. In legal terms, libel refers to a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation. The adjective 'libelous' is used to describe such statements or content. The concept of libel has been a part of legal systems for centuries, evolving with the development of media and communication. The importance of distinguishing between free speech and libelous statements has been a key aspect of defamation law.
See also: libeler.