Libellous and Offensive

Libellous

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

Nearby Words: libel, libelling, libelled

Offensive

Offensive adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

Libellous and offensive are semantically related. You can use "Libellous" instead an adjective "Offensive".

Nearby Words: offend, offence, offensively
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