libel
US /ˈlaɪ.bəl/
UK /ˈlaɪ.bəl/
1.
diffamation, libelle
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.
Le journal a été poursuivi pour diffamation après avoir publié la fausse histoire.
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He claimed the article was a clear case of libel.
Il a affirmé que l'article était un cas clair de diffamation.
1.
diffamer, calomnier
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.
Le politicien a menacé de poursuivre le journaliste s'il continuait à le diffamer.
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Be careful not to libel anyone in your report.
Faites attention à ne diffamer personne dans votre rapport.