libel

noun
[L24016]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : libel
  • plural : libels

Senses

  • false statement causing reputational damage to a person

libel

verb
[L24017]

Forms

  • simple present : libel
  • simple present, singular, third person : libels
  • simple past : libeled
  • present participle : libeling
  • past participle : libeled

Senses

  • tell lies about someone in print, printing lies about someone