Derisory and Libelous

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Derisory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Usage example: a literary snob, she invariably used the derisory term “the boob tube” when referring to television

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Libelous and derisory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Libelous" instead an adjective "Derisory".

Nearby Words: derision, derisive

Libelous adjective - Causing or intended to cause unjust injury to a person's good name.

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Derisory and libelous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisory" instead an adjective "Libelous".

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