libel (76 synonym found)

Libel has 76 synonyms. The top synonyms for libel are the big lie, monstrous lie, complaint, insinuation, humiliation, untruth, calumniation, caricature and 68 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for libel?

A common synonym for libel is the big lie. Other synonyms include monstrous lie, complaint, insinuation, humiliation.

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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