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libel

/ˈlaɪbəl/noun, verb2 syllables

Libel means: a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person.

Synonyms for libel10

also used for libel

assassinate, asperse, backbite, badmouth, befoul, belibel, besmirch, besmear, bewray, blacken

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What does libel mean?3

noun

1

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

2

the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief they seek

verb

1

print slanderous statements against“The newspaper was accused of libeling him”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with libel?2

two syllables

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Libel in a sentence

  • Mr Miura brought an action of libel against a weekly magazine.rul
  • The actress sued the magazine for libel.CK

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Forms of libel

as a noun

plural
libels

as a verb

past tense
libeled
present participle
libeling
third-person singular
libels
past participle
libeled