libel /'laibәl/

Meaning

English definition

• (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
• (v.) print slanderous statements against

Chinese translation

• n. 以文字损害名誉, 诽谤罪, 侮辱
• v. 诽谤, 中伤, 损害名誉

Word details

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

/'laibәl/

Syllables

2

Exam levels

TOEFL · GRE

Frequency

Zipf 3.34 · Super Super Rare

Word forms

libelled, libels, libelling

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Related words

liberal · liberty · liberation · liberate · liberally

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