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libel

UK
/ˈlaɪbəl/
US
/ˈlaɪbəl/

Translations

libelnoun
libels
pl
UK
/ˈlaɪbəl/
US
/ˈlaɪbəl/
diffamationTerme juridique courant pour une atteinte écrite à la réputation.
The article was deemed libel because it contained false accusations.
L’article a été jugé diffamatoire parce qu’il contenait de fausses accusations.
Additional translations
libelleTerme juridique rare ou historique, surtout dans un contexte procédural.
Synonyms
defamation
character assassination
malicious falsehood
calumny
slander
libelverb
libeled
Past Simple
libeled
Past Participle
libeling
Gerund
UK
/ˈlaɪ.bəl/
US
/ˈlaɪ.bəl/
diffamerS’emploie pour une diffamation par écrit ou par publication.
The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician.
Le journal a été poursuivi pour avoir diffamé le politicien.
Additional translations
calomnierPlus fréquent dans la langue générale, mais moins précis juridiquement que diffamer.
Synonyms
defame
disparage
malign
slander
vilify
libeladjective
UK
/ˈlaɪ.bəl/
US
/ˈlaɪ.bəl/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to libel, e.g., 'libel action'.
diffamatoireSe dit d’un contenu ou d’une publication portant atteinte à la réputation.
The newspaper is facing a libel lawsuit for its story.
Le journal fait face à un procès pour diffamation à cause de son article.
Synonyms
maligning
injurious
malicious
derogatory
denigratory
traduceful
calumnious
slanderous
defamatory
libellous
libelous
libellingnoun

libel

libels
pl
UK
/laɪˈbɛlɪŋ/
US
/laɪˈbɛlɪŋ/
diffamationJuridique ; s’emploie pour une atteinte à la réputation par écrit.
The newspaper was sued for libelling the celebrity with unfounded accusations.
Le journal a été poursuivi pour diffamation de la célébrité par des accusations sans fondement.
Synonyms
libel
defamation
character assassination
calumny
vilification
slander
aspersions
denigration
malicious falsehood
false accusation

Definitions

libelnoun
A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing an article with false information about the celebrity.
The act of writing or publishing such a statement.
He was accused of libel for the defamatory comments he posted online.
A formal written declaration by a plaintiff, especially in admiralty or ecclesiastical courts, setting forth the cause of action.
The shipowner filed a libel against the insurer for the loss of cargo.
libelverb
To publish a false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.
The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician with unfounded accusations.
libeladjective
Relating to libel or defamation in writing, especially used before another noun.
The newspaper is facing a libel lawsuit for its story.
libellingnoun
The act of making a false and malicious statement in written form that damages a person's reputation.
The newspaper was sued for libelling the celebrity with unfounded accusations.
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