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Vocabulary Entry
libel
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.
Example Sentences
"The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false information about the celebrity."
"She felt that the article was a malicious libel against her character."
"Winning a libel case often requires showing that the statements made were not only false but also damaging."
V
verb
To publish a false statement about someone that damages their reputation.
Example Sentences
"The author was sued for libeling a public figure in her latest book."
"It's illegal to libel someone without proper evidence to back up your claims."
"He vowed to take action against anyone who tried to libel him online."