Libel
noun'laɪbəl
Noun
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
Type of:CalumniationCalumnyDefamationthe written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
Type of:Complaint
Verb
print slanderous statements against
“The newspaper was accused of libeling him”
Type of:SmirchDenigrateSlander
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Similar Words
- Libellous
- Libelous
- Libeler