libel
//ˈlaɪ.bəl//
Noun
libelSingular
libelsPlural
1
A published false statement that damages a person's reputation.
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims about the politician.
2
The act of publishing such a statement.
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing the false article.
Synonym
Verb
libelInfinitive
libelPresent tense
libeledPast tense
libeledPast participle
libelingPresent participle
libelsThird-person singular
1
To publish a false and damaging statement about someone.
The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician.
2
To make defamatory statements about someone in written or broadcast form.
The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician.