libel 1
noundomain: communication
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
Hypernym
defamation 1
noun
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
EnglishDerivationally related form
libellous 1
adjective
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
libelous 1
adjective
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
libel 1
verb
print slanderous statements against
