LIBEL Synonyms
18 hypernyms for libel. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for LIBEL
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| aspersion | noun n | |||||
noun • a disparaging remark • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name • the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) | ||||||
| calumny | noun n | |||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | ||||||
| defamation | noun n | |||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | ||||||
| disparagement | noun n | |||||
noun • a communication that belittles somebody or something • the act of speaking contemptuously of | ||||||
| slander | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name verb • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||
| vilification | noun n | |||||
noun • slanderous defamation • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt | ||||||
| smearing | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • slanderous defamation • a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope • a blemish made by dirt • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance • make a smudge on; soil by smudging • cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||
| character assassination | noun n | |||||
noun • an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation | ||||||