Australian English Meaning of libel
libel
Other Australian English words related to libel
- defamation
- defamation
- defamation
- defaming
- Abuse
- Slander
- criticism
- slander
- smear campaign
- vilification
- defamatory
- aspersion
- Backbiting
- blackening
- defamation
- censure
- character assassination
- contempt
- denigration
- denunciation
- detraction
- Disdain
- disparagement
- A job that is done with great care and attention to detail
- innuendo
- invective
- malice
- maliciousness
- Maligning
- Mud
- contempt
- Smudge
- Spite
- spitefulness
- translating
- Venom
- vilifying
- Abuse
Nearest Words of libel
Definitions and Meaning of libel in English
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.
FAQs About the word libel
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