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- [lahy-buh l]
- /ˈlaɪ bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-buh l]
- /ˈlaɪ bəl/
Definitions of libeling word
- noun libeling Law. defamation by written or printed words, pictures, or in any form other than by spoken words or gestures. the act or crime of publishing it. a formal written declaration or statement, as one containing the allegations of a plaintiff or the grounds of a charge. 1
- noun libeling anything that is defamatory or that maliciously or damagingly misrepresents. 1
- verb with object libeling to publish a libel against. 1
- verb with object libeling to misrepresent damagingly. 1
- verb with object libeling to institute suit against by a libel, as in an admiralty court. 1
- noun libeling Present participle of libel. 1
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Origin of libeling
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 Libeling
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libeling 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.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
libeling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for libeling
noun libeling
- detraction — a person, thing, circumstance, etc, that detracts
- denigration — to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
- muckraking — to search for and expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or the like, especially in politics.
adjective libeling
- nocent — harmful; injurious.
- calumniatory — of, involving, or using calumny; slanderous; defamatory.
- opprobrious — conveying or expressing opprobrium, as language or a speaker: opprobrious invectives.
- unconducive — tending to produce; contributive; helpful; favorable (usually followed by to): Good eating habits are conducive to good health.
- injurious — harmful, hurtful, or detrimental, as in effect: injurious eating habits.
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