Libellous and Maligning

Libellous

Libellous adjective - (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.
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Maligning and libellous are semantically related. in defamatory topic. In some cases you can use "Maligning" instead an adjective "Libellous".

Nearby Words: libel, libelling, libelled

Maligning

Maligning noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.

Libellous and maligning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libellous" instead an adjective "Maligning".

Nearby Words: malign, maligned
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