Libelous (adjective)

1. Defaming or harming the reputation of a person through written or published words or statements.
2. Containing or constituting libel; false and defamatory.

Origin:

From the latin word "libellus" meaning little book and the legal term "libel" meaning a written or published statement that defames a person"s character or reputation.

Examples:

1. The article was found to be libelous and the newspaper was sued.
2. The statement made on social media was deemed libelous and removed.
3. The book was criticized for containing libelous content.
4. The cartoon was considered libelous and the artist was sued.
5. The post on the internet was considered libelous and was taken down.