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libelous

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "libelous" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

libelous

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libelous is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, libelous is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflibelous

1adjective
  • Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.

    Example: "The accusation was libelous, full of falsehoods, spite and malice."

  • Meeting the legal standards for libel.

    Example: "The court found the statement was not libelous because it was true."

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