Libellous and Upbraiding

Libellous

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

Nearby Words: libel, libelling, libelled

Upbraiding

Upbraiding noun - A severe scolding.
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Synonyms for Upbraiding

Libellous and upbraiding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libellous" instead an adjective "Upbraiding".

Nearby Words: upbraid, upbraided
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