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libel

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of libel

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation

The governor's office issued a statement accusing the state's largest newspaper of libel.

Synonyms of libel

aspersing, blackening, defamation, defaming, libeling (or libelling), maligning, slander, smearing, traducing, vilification, vilifying

Words Related to libel

aspersion, innuendo, smear

backbiting, detraction

abuse, invective, vituperation

attack, censure, criticism, denunciation

contempt, disdain, scorn

belittlement, denigration, disparagement

hatefulness, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, meanness, nastiness, spite, spitefulness, spleen, venom, viciousness

Near Antonyms of libel

acclaim, accolade, applause, commendation, praise

esteem, honor, respect

adulation, flattery

adoration, reverence, veneration, worship

libel

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of libel

asperse, blacken, defame, malign, slander, smear, traduce, vilify

Words Related to libel

belittle, denigrate, detract, disparage

discredit, disgrace, dishonor, shame

abase, debase, degrade, humble, humiliate

Near Antonyms of libel

exalt, glorify, honor

acclaim, applaud, commend, praise

esteem, respect

adore, revere, venerate, worship

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