libel

US /ˈlaɪ.bəl/
UK /ˈlaɪ.bəl/
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a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.

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The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing the false story.
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He claimed the article was a clear case of libel.
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defamationcalumnyslandervilificationtraducement
1.

to defame (someone) by publishing a false statement.

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The politician threatened to sue the journalist if he continued to libel him.
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Be careful not to libel anyone in your report.
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defameslandermalignvilifytraduce