MeanOF

libelous

- adjective (adj)

Meaning: derogatory

Synonyms: aspersive backbiting calumniatory calumnious contumelious debasing defamatory depreciative detracting detractory disparaging false injurious invidious malevolent malicious maligning opprobrious pejorative sarcastic scurrilous traducing untrue vilifying vituperative
Antonyms: complimentary praising

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