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libel

noun

/ˈlaɪbəl/

Meaning

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.

sue for libel

defamation, slander, misrepresentation, calumny

praise, compliment

libel case, commit libel, libel law, sue for libel

flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently

the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments

a large area of land with very little water and few plants

the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.