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Libel
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Simple meaning
What does Libel mean?
Libel is a false harmful written statement.
Dictionary definition
A false written statement that unfairly harms someone's reputation.
Example sentences
Libel in a sentence
easy
The teacher explained that libel is not just an opinion.
medium
A newspaper must correct libel if it prints a harmful false claim.
hard
The media lesson used libel to show why writers must check facts carefully.
Synonyms
Words like Libel
defamationa false statement that harms reputation
false claimsomething untrue presented as fact
Antonyms
Opposite words
trutha statement that matches the facts
fair praisepositive words based on facts
Word family
Libel word family
Base word
libel
noun
libel
A false harmful written statement.
verb
libeled
Made a false harmful written statement in the past.
verb
libeling
Making a false harmful written statement.
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Practice 1
What does libel mean?
Libel means a false harmful written statement.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to libel?
Defamation is a false statement that harms reputation.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses libel correctly?
This sentence uses libel with its correct meaning.
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