Crossword clues for libelous
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Libelous \Li"bel*ous\ (l[imac]"b[e^]l*[u^]s), a. Containing or involving a libel; defamatory; containing that which exposes some person to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule; as, a libelous pamphlet. [Written also libellous.] -- Li"bel*ous*ly, adv.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Wiktionary
a. 1 (context US English) defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard. 2 (context US English) meeting the legal standards for libel.
WordNet
adj. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign [syn: calumniatory, calumnious, defamatory, denigrative, denigrating, denigratory, libellous, slanderous]
Usage examples of "libelous".
The Negro is willing to discuss no further this prejudicial conception of himself forced home by libelous propaganda and by governmental administration for hundreds of years, if the agencies of reconstruction will perfect and put in operation a vigorous Americanization policy in his behalf.
The charges allege trademark infringement and other related matters falling within the purview of the Lanham Act, as well as libelous intent to disparage and make a mockery of plaintiffs good name.