libel in English

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libel, noun, verb, (Especially British)-belled,-bellingor (especially U.S.)-beled,-beling.

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noun 1. a written or published statement, picture, etc., that has a tendency to harm the reputation of the person about whom it is made; false or damaging statement.
(SYN) calumny.
2. the act or crime of writing or publishing such a stateme

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v.t. 1. to write or publish a libel about, such as a statement or picture.
2. to make false or damaging statements about.
(SYN) malign.
3. to institute suit against by means of a libel, as in an admiralty court.