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1. (noun) libel
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

2. (verb) libel
the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

3. (verb) libel
print slanderous statements against

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'libel'

English Synonyms and Antonyms

1. libel
To slander a person is to utter a false and injurious report concerning him; to defame is specifically and directly to attack one's reputation; to defame by spoken words is to slander, by wri
Synonyms: slander, asperse, decry, disparage, revile, backbite, defame, libel, traduce, calumniate, depreciate, malign, vilify
Antonyms: defend, eulogize, extol, laud, praise, vindicate

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