libellous

• Qualifie une déclaration mensongère et diffamatoire concernant une personne, généralement écrite ou publiée.

Describes a false and damaging statement about someone, typically written or published.

1. Defamatory or harmfulC1formalbritishlegal

   Relating to a false and damaging statement about someone, typically written or published.

   diffamatoire

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

   Synonymescalumniousdefamatorydenigratoryinjuriousmaliciousscurrilousslanderous

   Antonymescomplimentaryfavorableflatteringlaudatorypraiseworthy