libel | Definition of libel

libel

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of libel

to make untrue and harmful statements about

the court decided that the newspaper's reportage of the former mayor, while irresponsible, did not constitute an effort to libel him

Synonyms of libel

asperse, blacken, calumniate, defame, malign, slander, smear, traduce, vilify

Words Related to libel

belittle, denigrate, detract, disparage

discredit, disgrace, dishonor, shame

abase, debase, degrade, humble, humiliate

Near Antonyms of libel

exalt, glorify, honor

acclaim, applaud, commend, praise

esteem, respect

adore, revere, venerate, worship