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libeled

/ˈlaɪ.bəld/

libelverb

libeled

Past Simple

libeled

Past Simple

libeled

Past Participle

libeling

Gerund

/ˈlaɪ.bəl/

Translations

The journalist was sued for libeling the politician.

Журналиста засудили за клевету на политика.

Definitions

To publish a false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.

The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician with unfounded accusations.

Synonyms

libelnoun

Definitions

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.

libeladjective

Definitions

Relating to libel or defamation in writing, especially used before another noun.

The newspaper is facing a libel lawsuit for its story.