libel

Nouns

  • (n) a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
  • (n) the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

Verbs

  • (v) print slanderous statements against
    • The newspaper was accused of libeling him

Words of close approximity

Libby Libra Libya
libeler libellous libelous