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- [lahy-buh l]
- /ˈlaɪ bəl/
- /ˈlaɪ.bəl/
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- [lahy-buh l]
- /ˈlaɪ bəl/
Definitions of libel word
- noun libel the false accusation that Jews murder Christian children to use their blood in religious rituals: blood libels that spread throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. 1
- verb with object libel to publish a libel against. 1
- verb with object libel to misrepresent damagingly. 1
- verb with object libel to institute suit against by a libel, as in an admiralty court. 1
- noun libel A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation. 1
- noun libel law: printing false claim 1
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Origin of libel
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English: little book, formal document, especially plaintiff's statement < Latin libellus, diminutive of liber book; for formation, see castellum
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Parts of speech for Libel
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adjective
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libel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
libel usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for libel
noun libel
- defamation — Defamation is the damaging of someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them.
- obloquy — censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.
- aspersion — a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on))
- smear — to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance) on or over something: to smear butter on bread.
- denigration — to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
verb libel
- defame — If someone defames another person or thing, they say bad and untrue things about them.
- blister — A blister is a painful swelling on the surface of your skin. Blisters contain a clear liquid and are usually caused by heat or by something repeatedly rubbing your skin.
- derogate — to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract
- caricature — A caricature of someone is a drawing or description of them that exaggerates their appearance or behaviour in a humorous or critical way.
- traduce — to speak maliciously and falsely of; slander; defame: to traduce someone's character.
Antonyms for libel
noun libel
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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