libel (76 synonym found)

Libel has 76 synonyms. The top synonyms for libel are statement of facts, misrepresentation, bill of complaint, out-and-out lie, nolle prosequi, consummate lie, prevarication, mortification and 68 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for libel?

A common synonym for libel is statement of facts. Other synonyms include misrepresentation, bill of complaint, out-and-out lie, nolle prosequi.

How many synonyms does libel have?

Libel has 76 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does libel mean?

(n): a written (notably as handbill) or pictorial statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation; the act or crime of displaying such a statement publicly Example: "did Betty Bowers com

Definition of libel:

(n) : a written (notably as handbill) or pictorial statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation; the act or crime of displaying such a statement publicly
"did Betty Bowers commit libel when she called President Bush a flaming homosexual on her website?"
(v) : to defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel
"he libelled her when he published that."
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Definition of libel:

(n) : a written (notably as handbill) or pictorial statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation; the act or crime of displaying such a statement publicly
"did Betty Bowers commit libel when she called President Bush a flaming homosexual on her website?"
(v) : to defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel
"he libelled her when he published that."
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