libel

Meaning

1. A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
2. The act or tort of displaying such a statement publicly.
3. Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
4. A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of their cause of action, and of the relief they seek.
5. A brief writing of any kind, especially a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.

disparage

character assassination

talk scandal

treat somebody badly

written satire

raduce

false accusation

false charge

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlaɪbəl/

From Middle English libel, from Old French libelle, from Latin libellus (“petition”, literally “booklet”).

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