Libellous and Scolding

Libellous

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

Nearby Words: libel, libelling, libelled

Scolding

Scolding noun - Rebuking a person harshly.
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Libellous and scolding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libellous" instead an adjective "Scolding".

Nearby Words: scold, scolded
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