Derisive and Libellous

Derisive

Derisive adjective - So foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.

Libellous and derisive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Libellous" instead an adjective "Derisive".

Libellous

Libellous adjective - (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.
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Derisive and libellous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisive" instead an adjective "Libellous".

Nearby Words: libel, libelling, libelled
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