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Libeling vs Libelous - What's the difference?

libeling | libelous |

As a verb libeling

is .

As a adjective libelous is

(us) defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.

libeling

English

Verb

(head)

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    libelous

    English

    Alternative forms

    * libellous (UK )

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (US) defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
    • The accusation was libelous , full of falsehoods, spite and malice.
  • (US) meeting the legal standards for libel.
    • The court found the statement was not libelous because it was true.

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