English

Detailed Synonyms for libel in English

libel:

libel [the ~] nom

  1. the libel
    the libel; the pamphlet; the lampoon
  2. the libel
    – the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks 1
    the libel
    – the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks 1
  3. the libel
    – a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person 1
    the libel
    – a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person 1

libel verbe

  1. libel
    blacken; to vilify; to slander; to defame; libel
    • blacken verbe
    • vilify verbe (vilifies, vilified, vilifying)
    • slander verbe (slanders, slandered, slandering)
    • defame verbe (defames, defamed, defaming)
    • libel verbe
  2. libel
    – print slanderous statements against 1
    libel
    – print slanderous statements against 1
    • libel verbe
      • The newspaper was accused of libeling him1

Related Words for "libel":

  • libeling, libels

Alternate Synonyms for "libel":


Related Definitions for "libel":

  1. the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks1
  2. a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person1
  3. print slanderous statements against1
    • The newspaper was accused of libeling him1