libel (Meaning)
libel (n)
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
libel (v)
print slanderous statements against
libel (n.)
A brief writing of any kind, esp. a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.
Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
A malicious publication expressed either in print or in writing, or by pictures, effigies, or other signs, tending to expose another to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule. Such publication is indictable at common law.
The crime of issuing a malicious defamatory publication.
A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of his cause of action, and of the relief he seeks.
libel (v. t.)
To defame, or expose to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule, by a writing, picture, sign, etc.; to lampoon.
To proceed against by filing a libel, particularly against a ship or goods.
libel (v. i.)
To spread defamation, written or printed; -- with against.
Synonyms & Antonyms of libel
Synonyms:
- scorn
- maliciousness
- censure
- character assassination
- backbiting
- blackening
- smear
- denunciation
- mud
- spite
- malice
- denigration
- calumniation
- contempt
- spitefulness
- hatchet job
- hatefulness
- detraction
- traducing
- aspersion
- aspersing
- disdain
- maligning
- invective
- vilifying
- venom
- vituperation
- innuendo
- disparagement
Antonyms:
libel Sentence Examples
- The defamatory article contained libelous statements that damaged the company's reputation.
- The politician filed a libel lawsuit against the newspaper for publishing false and malicious accusations.
- The letter contained libelous remarks that could potentially ruin the person's career.
- The website was responsible for publishing libelous content that exposed sensitive personal information.
- The journalist was found liable for libel for disseminating information without proper verification.
- Defamation laws protect individuals and organizations from libelous and slanderous statements.
- The libel trial focused on whether the defendants had the intent to harm the plaintiff's reputation.
- The retraction of the libelous article did not entirely mitigate the damage it had caused.
- The company's financial losses were attributed to the libelous allegations spread by its competitors.
- Truth is an absolute defense against libel, but it requires the publisher to prove that their statements were accurate.
FAQs About the word libel
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The defamatory article contained libelous statements that damaged the company's reputation.
The politician filed a libel lawsuit against the newspaper for publishing false and malicious accusations.
The letter contained libelous remarks that could potentially ruin the person's career.
The website was responsible for publishing libelous content that exposed sensitive personal information.
