libel

Definitions

A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation.

The act of publishing such a statement.

To publish a false statement about someone.

Examples

The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false allegations about the politician.

He threatened to file a libel lawsuit against the blogger for spreading malicious lies about his business.

Synonyms

slander defamation calumny vilification aspersion smear denigration

Antonyms

praise commendation acclaim tribute eulogy compliment endorsement