libel

libel

verb

Definition of LIBEL

to make untrue and harmful statements about <the court decided that the newspaper's reportage of the former mayor, while irresponsible, did not constitute an effort to libel him>

Synonyms asperse, blacken, calumniate, defame, libel, malign, smear, traduce, vilify

Related Words belittle, denigrate, detract, disparage; discredit, disgrace, dishonor, shame; abase, debase, degrade, humble, humiliate; disdain, scorn

Near Antonyms exalt, glorify, honor; acclaim, applaud, commend, praise; esteem, respect; admire, regard; adore, revere, venerate, worship