Libellous and Scathing

Libellous

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

Nearby Words: libel, libelling, libelled

Scathing

Scathing adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Libellous and scathing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libellous" instead an adjective "Scathing".

Nearby Words: scathe, scathed, scathingly
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