libelous
/ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/adj
High School
1
Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
2
Meeting the legal standards for libel.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing