Libelous

Synonyms of libelous

• malicious
• slanderous
• defamatory

Antonyms of libelous

• praiseworthy
• complimentary
• laudatory

Collocations of libelous

libelous statement

Frequency: 70 %

The article contained several libelous statements about the politician.

libelous accusation

Frequency: 60 %

She was furious about the libelous accusation made against her.

libelous claim

Frequency: 50 %

The company threatened legal action over the libelous claim made by a competitor.

libelous remark

Frequency: 45 %

He was sued for making a libelous remark about his former business partner.

libelous content

Frequency: 40 %

The website had to be taken down due to its libelous content.

Idiomatic Expressions for libelous

• Phrase: libelous remarks
  Meaning: statements that are false and damaging to someone's reputation
  Usage: She was sued for making libelous remarks about her former employer.