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Libellous: A word used to describe something that is defamatory or harmful to someone's reputation. It refers to a statement that is false and damaging to a person's character, often found in newspapers or other media. It is also spelled as 'libelous'.
Libellous is an adjective that describes something that is defamatory or involves libel. It means that something has been written or said that harms someone's reputation.
These examples illustrate how something can be considered libellous if it harms someone's reputation. It is important to be careful about what we say or write about others to avoid being accused of libel.