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libels

The word “libels” has 2 syllables: li-bels

It's pronounced as /ˈlaɪbəlz/

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In the thesaurus, “libels” has 24 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for libels along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for libels

Antonyms for libels

Meanings of libels

  • noun
    1. A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
    2. The act or crime of displaying such a statement publicly.
    3. Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
    4. A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of their cause of action, and of the relief they seek.
    5. A brief writing of any kind, especially a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.
  • verb
    1. To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.
    2. To proceed against (a ship, goods, etc.) by filing a libel.

Example Sentences

  • The journalist avoids publishing libels to protect the paper’s reputation.
  • Courts take written libels very seriously in defamation cases.
  • The lawyer argued that the statements were clear libels against his client.
  • Social media can sometimes spread harmful libels.
  • The editor removed any content that could be considered libels.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to libels, such as: abases, acclaims, admires, adores, applauds, asperses, belittles.

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