libelous

== English == === Alternative forms === libellous (UK) === Etymology === From libel + -ous. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/ === Adjective === libelous (comparative more libelous, superlative most libelous) (American spelling) Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard. Meeting the legal standards for libel. ==== Synonyms ==== See also Thesaurus:defamatory ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====