libelous

• Bezeichnet eine falsche und ehrenrührige Aussage, die in schriftlicher oder anderweitig dauerhafter Form verbreitet wird und den Ruf einer Person schädigt.

Describes a false and defamatory statement made in writing or other permanent form, damaging to a person's reputation.

1. Defamatory statementC1formallegal

   Describing a false written or published statement that damages a person's reputation.

   Verleumderisch

   • The article contained libelous accusations against the politician.
   • She sued the newspaper for publishing libelous content.
   • The court ruled that the statements were libelous and defamatory.

   Synonymecalumniousdefamatorydenigratoryinjuriousslanderous

   Antonymecomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising