Definition of libel in English:

libel

nounPlural libels ˈlʌɪb(ə)lˈlaɪbəl

1Law
A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
〔律〕诽谤（性文字）。比较SLANDER
he was found guilty of a libel on a Liverpool inspector of taxes
Compare with slander
Example sentencesExamples
- A statement that a police officer is under is investigation is no doubt defamatory, but the sting in the libel is not as sharp as the statement that he has by his conduct brought suspicion on himself.
- As Robertson circulated his pamphlet where he could, the matter was a serious libel.
- A newcomer to the newsroom with no background in what constitutes libel is a time bomb waiting to go off.
- The extent of publication is also very relevant: a libel published to millions has a greater potential to cause damage than a libel published to a handful of people.
- Despite the recommendations of the Faulks Committee, the law of defamation still distinguishes between libel and slander.
Synonyms
defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering
aspersions, denigration, vilification, disparagement, derogation, insult, slander, malicious gossip, tittle-tattle, traducement
lie, slur, smear, untruth, false insinuation, false report, smear campaign, slight, innuendo, rumour
informal mud-slinging
North American informal bad-mouthing
archaic contumely
1. 1.1mass noun The action or crime of publishing a libel.
  诽谤行为，诽谤罪
  she sued two newspapers for libel
  一位以诽谤罪起诉两家全国性报纸的市政委员。
  as modifier a libel action
  Example sentencesExamples
  Britain's libel laws are almost the opposite of those in the United States.
  Ironically, the action is over a short story concerning a previous libel action.
  The libel action deals with events surrounding the closure of Irish Press newspapers in 1995.
  During the 1790s Pitt frequently resorted to seditious libel as a blunt instrument against the reform movement.
  A third common law offence which may involve strict liability is that of blasphemous libel.
  Synonyms
  defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering
2. 1.2 A false and typically malicious statement about a person.
  诽谤言论，不实之词
  Example sentencesExamples
  You have therefore published outrageous libels against our client directly to persons whose opinion of our client is critical to their professional reputation and standing.
  Synonyms
  defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering
3. 1.3 A thing that brings undeserved discredit on a person by misrepresentation.
  诬蔑，造谣中伤
  Example sentencesExamples
  Maybe we could better ourselves by reaching out to others - and help kill a poisonous libel at the same time.
  Before classicism can again occupy a central place in our lives, a monstrous libel must first be undone.
2(in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) a plaintiff's written declaration.
（海事法和教会法）原告诉状
Example sentencesExamples
- The libel laws as they stand militate against doing this, because once a libel writ is issued by a complainant any apology is an admission of liability.

verblibelled, libels, libeled, libeling, libelling ˈlʌɪb(ə)lˈlaɪbəl

[with object]

1Law
Defame (someone) by publishing a libel.
〔律〕（发表文章）诽谤，诋毁
the jury found that he was libelled by a newspaper
陪审团认为一家报纸对他进行了诽谤。
Example sentencesExamples
- That doesn't mean that it is OK to slander and libel people.
- Gilligan's lawyer wrote to the film production company, seeking to ensure that he was not libelled.
- Browne has viciously slandered and libeled me, in the public media, repeatedly.
- A judge at Cork Circuit Cork yesterday ruled that he was libelled by only two newspapers, and awarded him damages of £5,600.
- Richardson claims she was libeled and her reputation as a professional interviewer has been irrevocably damaged.
Synonyms
defame, malign, slander, give someone a bad name, blacken someone's name, sully someone's reputation, speak ill/evil of, write false reports about, traduce, smear, cast aspersions on, fling mud at, drag someone's name through the mud/mire, besmirch, tarnish, taint, do a hatchet job on, tell lies about, spread tales about, spread scandal about, stain, vilify, calumniate, denigrate, disparage, run down, derogate, stigmatize, discredit, slight
North American slur
rare asperse
1. 1.1 Make a false and typically malicious statement about.
  诽谤言论，不实之词
  Example sentencesExamples
  One cannot say what one likes about people or institutions because one cannot libel anyone.
  Good point, but a blog item that libels someone will remain on the record, likely archived for a good long time, and a libelous statement left online for even a day puts a blogger at tremendous risk.
  Synonyms
  defame, malign, slander, give someone a bad name, blacken someone's name, sully someone's reputation, speak evil of, speak ill of, write false reports about, traduce, smear, cast aspersions on, fling mud at, drag someone's name through the mire, drag someone's name through the mud, besmirch, tarnish, taint, do a hatchet job on, tell lies about, spread tales about, spread scandal about, stain, vilify, calumniate, denigrate, disparage, run down, derogate, stigmatize, discredit, slight
2(in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) bring a suit against.
（海事法和教会法）原告诉状
if a ship does you any injury you libel the ship

Derivatives

libeller

noun ˈlʌɪb(ə)lə

There are also found such libellers who dare to call the Church in Russia things too terrible to repeat.
Example sentencesExamples
- A libeller may be punished by fine, imprisonment, or the amputation of the ears.
- In 1649 he was banished from Amsterdam for being a ‘libeller’ and ‘vagabond’.
- He made a motion concerning libellers on 19 Feb 1585, and was put in charge of the ensuing committee.
- Most were libellers and some became editors.

Origin

Middle English (in the general sense 'a document, a written statement'): via Old French from Latin libellus, diminutive of liber 'book'.

When first used a libel was ‘a document, a written statement’: it came via Old French from Latin libellus, a diminutive of liber ‘book’, source of library (Late Middle English). Now used as a legal term referring to a published false statement damaging to someone's reputation, it dates from the early 17th century. Libel contrasts with slander (see scandal) which is spoken.

Rhymes

Bible, intertribal, scribal, tribal

Definition of libel in US English:

libel

nounˈlībəlˈlaɪbəl

1Law
A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
〔律〕诽谤（性文字）。比较SLANDER
Compare with slander
Example sentencesExamples
- A statement that a police officer is under is investigation is no doubt defamatory, but the sting in the libel is not as sharp as the statement that he has by his conduct brought suspicion on himself.
- A newcomer to the newsroom with no background in what constitutes libel is a time bomb waiting to go off.
- The extent of publication is also very relevant: a libel published to millions has a greater potential to cause damage than a libel published to a handful of people.
- As Robertson circulated his pamphlet where he could, the matter was a serious libel.
- Despite the recommendations of the Faulks Committee, the law of defamation still distinguishes between libel and slander.
Synonyms
defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering
1. 1.1 The action or crime of publishing a false statement about a person.
  诽谤行为，诽谤罪
  as modifier a libel action
  a councilor who sued two national newspapers for libel
  一位以诽谤罪起诉两家全国性报纸的市政委员。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A third common law offence which may involve strict liability is that of blasphemous libel.
  During the 1790s Pitt frequently resorted to seditious libel as a blunt instrument against the reform movement.
  Ironically, the action is over a short story concerning a previous libel action.
  The libel action deals with events surrounding the closure of Irish Press newspapers in 1995.
  Britain's libel laws are almost the opposite of those in the United States.
  Synonyms
  defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering
2. 1.2 A false and typically malicious statement about a person.
  诽谤言论，不实之词
  Example sentencesExamples
  You have therefore published outrageous libels against our client directly to persons whose opinion of our client is critical to their professional reputation and standing.
  Synonyms
  defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering
3. 1.3 A thing or circumstance that brings undeserved discredit on a person by misrepresentation.
  诬蔑，造谣中伤
  Example sentencesExamples
  Maybe we could better ourselves by reaching out to others - and help kill a poisonous libel at the same time.
  Before classicism can again occupy a central place in our lives, a monstrous libel must first be undone.
2(in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) a plaintiff's written declaration.
（海事法和教会法）原告诉状
Example sentencesExamples
- The libel laws as they stand militate against doing this, because once a libel writ is issued by a complainant any apology is an admission of liability.

verbˈlībəlˈlaɪbəl

[with object]

1Law
Defame (someone) by publishing a libel.
〔律〕（发表文章）诽谤，诋毁
she alleged the magazine had libeled her
Example sentencesExamples
- Browne has viciously slandered and libeled me, in the public media, repeatedly.
- That doesn't mean that it is OK to slander and libel people.
- Gilligan's lawyer wrote to the film production company, seeking to ensure that he was not libelled.
- A judge at Cork Circuit Cork yesterday ruled that he was libelled by only two newspapers, and awarded him damages of £5,600.
- Richardson claims she was libeled and her reputation as a professional interviewer has been irrevocably damaged.
Synonyms
defame, malign, slander, give someone a bad name, blacken someone's name, sully someone's reputation, speak evil of, speak ill of, write false reports about, traduce, smear, cast aspersions on, fling mud at, drag someone's name through the mire, drag someone's name through the mud, besmirch, tarnish, taint, do a hatchet job on, tell lies about, spread tales about, spread scandal about, stain, vilify, calumniate, denigrate, disparage, run down, derogate, stigmatize, discredit, slight
1. 1.1 Make a false and typically malicious statement about.
  诽谤言论，不实之词
  Example sentencesExamples
  One cannot say what one likes about people or institutions because one cannot libel anyone.
  Good point, but a blog item that libels someone will remain on the record, likely archived for a good long time, and a libelous statement left online for even a day puts a blogger at tremendous risk.
  Synonyms
  defame, malign, slander, give someone a bad name, blacken someone's name, sully someone's reputation, speak evil of, speak ill of, write false reports about, traduce, smear, cast aspersions on, fling mud at, drag someone's name through the mire, drag someone's name through the mud, besmirch, tarnish, taint, do a hatchet job on, tell lies about, spread tales about, spread scandal about, stain, vilify, calumniate, denigrate, disparage, run down, derogate, stigmatize, discredit, slight
2(in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) bring a suit against.
（海事法和教会法）原告诉状

Origin

Middle English (in the general sense ‘a document, a written statement’): via Old French from Latin libellus, diminutive of liber ‘book’.

单词	libel
释义	Definition of libel in English: libel nounPlural libels ˈlʌɪb(ə)lˈlaɪbəl 1Law A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation. 〔律〕诽谤（性文字）。比较SLANDER he was found guilty of a libel on a Liverpool inspector of taxes Compare with slander Example sentencesExamples A statement that a police officer is under is investigation is no doubt defamatory, but the sting in the libel is not as sharp as the statement that he has by his conduct brought suspicion on himself. As Robertson circulated his pamphlet where he could, the matter was a serious libel. A newcomer to the newsroom with no background in what constitutes libel is a time bomb waiting to go off. The extent of publication is also very relevant: a libel published to millions has a greater potential to cause damage than a libel published to a handful of people. Despite the recommendations of the Faulks Committee, the law of defamation still distinguishes between libel and slander. Synonyms defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering aspersions, denigration, vilification, disparagement, derogation, insult, slander, malicious gossip, tittle-tattle, traducement lie, slur, smear, untruth, false insinuation, false report, smear campaign, slight, innuendo, rumour informal mud-slinging North American informal bad-mouthing archaic contumely 1.1mass noun The action or crime of publishing a libel. 诽谤行为，诽谤罪 she sued two newspapers for libel 一位以诽谤罪起诉两家全国性报纸的市政委员。 as modifier a libel action Example sentencesExamples Britain's libel laws are almost the opposite of those in the United States. Ironically, the action is over a short story concerning a previous libel action. The libel action deals with events surrounding the closure of Irish Press newspapers in 1995. During the 1790s Pitt frequently resorted to seditious libel as a blunt instrument against the reform movement. A third common law offence which may involve strict liability is that of blasphemous libel. Synonyms defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering 1.2 A false and typically malicious statement about a person. 诽谤言论，不实之词 Example sentencesExamples You have therefore published outrageous libels against our client directly to persons whose opinion of our client is critical to their professional reputation and standing. Synonyms defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering 1.3 A thing that brings undeserved discredit on a person by misrepresentation. 诬蔑，造谣中伤 Example sentencesExamples Maybe we could better ourselves by reaching out to others - and help kill a poisonous libel at the same time. Before classicism can again occupy a central place in our lives, a monstrous libel must first be undone. 2(in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) a plaintiff's written declaration. （海事法和教会法）原告诉状 Example sentencesExamples The libel laws as they stand militate against doing this, because once a libel writ is issued by a complainant any apology is an admission of liability. verblibelled, libels, libeled, libeling, libelling ˈlʌɪb(ə)lˈlaɪbəl [with object] 1Law Defame (someone) by publishing a libel. 〔律〕（发表文章）诽谤，诋毁 the jury found that he was libelled by a newspaper 陪审团认为一家报纸对他进行了诽谤。 Example sentencesExamples That doesn't mean that it is OK to slander and libel people. Gilligan's lawyer wrote to the film production company, seeking to ensure that he was not libelled. Browne has viciously slandered and libeled me, in the public media, repeatedly. A judge at Cork Circuit Cork yesterday ruled that he was libelled by only two newspapers, and awarded him damages of £5,600. Richardson claims she was libeled and her reputation as a professional interviewer has been irrevocably damaged. Synonyms defame, malign, slander, give someone a bad name, blacken someone's name, sully someone's reputation, speak ill/evil of, write false reports about, traduce, smear, cast aspersions on, fling mud at, drag someone's name through the mud/mire, besmirch, tarnish, taint, do a hatchet job on, tell lies about, spread tales about, spread scandal about, stain, vilify, calumniate, denigrate, disparage, run down, derogate, stigmatize, discredit, slight North American slur rare asperse 1.1 Make a false and typically malicious statement about. 诽谤言论，不实之词 Example sentencesExamples One cannot say what one likes about people or institutions because one cannot libel anyone. Good point, but a blog item that libels someone will remain on the record, likely archived for a good long time, and a libelous statement left online for even a day puts a blogger at tremendous risk. Synonyms defame, malign, slander, give someone a bad name, blacken someone's name, sully someone's reputation, speak evil of, speak ill of, write false reports about, traduce, smear, cast aspersions on, fling mud at, drag someone's name through the mire, drag someone's name through the mud, besmirch, tarnish, taint, do a hatchet job on, tell lies about, spread tales about, spread scandal about, stain, vilify, calumniate, denigrate, disparage, run down, derogate, stigmatize, discredit, slight 2(in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) bring a suit against. （海事法和教会法）原告诉状 if a ship does you any injury you libel the ship Derivatives libeller noun ˈlʌɪb(ə)lə There are also found such libellers who dare to call the Church in Russia things too terrible to repeat. Example sentencesExamples A libeller may be punished by fine, imprisonment, or the amputation of the ears. In 1649 he was banished from Amsterdam for being a ‘libeller’ and ‘vagabond’. He made a motion concerning libellers on 19 Feb 1585, and was put in charge of the ensuing committee. Most were libellers and some became editors. Origin Middle English (in the general sense 'a document, a written statement'): via Old French from Latin libellus, diminutive of liber 'book'. When first used a libel was ‘a document, a written statement’: it came via Old French from Latin libellus, a diminutive of liber ‘book’, source of library (Late Middle English). Now used as a legal term referring to a published false statement damaging to someone's reputation, it dates from the early 17th century. Libel contrasts with slander (see scandal) which is spoken. Rhymes Bible, intertribal, scribal, tribal Definition of libel in US English: libel nounˈlībəlˈlaɪbəl 1Law A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation. 〔律〕诽谤（性文字）。比较SLANDER Compare with slander Example sentencesExamples A statement that a police officer is under is investigation is no doubt defamatory, but the sting in the libel is not as sharp as the statement that he has by his conduct brought suspicion on himself. A newcomer to the newsroom with no background in what constitutes libel is a time bomb waiting to go off. The extent of publication is also very relevant: a libel published to millions has a greater potential to cause damage than a libel published to a handful of people. As Robertson circulated his pamphlet where he could, the matter was a serious libel. Despite the recommendations of the Faulks Committee, the law of defamation still distinguishes between libel and slander. Synonyms defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering 1.1 The action or crime of publishing a false statement about a person. 诽谤行为，诽谤罪 as modifier a libel action a councilor who sued two national newspapers for libel 一位以诽谤罪起诉两家全国性报纸的市政委员。 Example sentencesExamples A third common law offence which may involve strict liability is that of blasphemous libel. During the 1790s Pitt frequently resorted to seditious libel as a blunt instrument against the reform movement. Ironically, the action is over a short story concerning a previous libel action. The libel action deals with events surrounding the closure of Irish Press newspapers in 1995. Britain's libel laws are almost the opposite of those in the United States. Synonyms defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering 1.2 A false and typically malicious statement about a person. 诽谤言论，不实之词 Example sentencesExamples You have therefore published outrageous libels against our client directly to persons whose opinion of our client is critical to their professional reputation and standing. Synonyms defamation, defamation of character, character assassination, calumny, misrepresentation, scandalmongering 1.3 A thing or circumstance that brings undeserved discredit on a person by misrepresentation. 诬蔑，造谣中伤 Example sentencesExamples Maybe we could better ourselves by reaching out to others - and help kill a poisonous libel at the same time. Before classicism can again occupy a central place in our lives, a monstrous libel must first be undone. 2(in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) a plaintiff's written declaration. （海事法和教会法）原告诉状 Example sentencesExamples The libel laws as they stand militate against doing this, because once a libel writ is issued by a complainant any apology is an admission of liability. verbˈlībəlˈlaɪbəl [with object] 1Law Defame (someone) by publishing a libel. 〔律〕（发表文章）诽谤，诋毁 she alleged the magazine had libeled her Example sentencesExamples Browne has viciously slandered and libeled me, in the public media, repeatedly. That doesn't mean that it is OK to slander and libel people. Gilligan's lawyer wrote to the film production company, seeking to ensure that he was not libelled. A judge at Cork Circuit Cork yesterday ruled that he was libelled by only two newspapers, and awarded him damages of £5,600. Richardson claims she was libeled and her reputation as a professional interviewer has been irrevocably damaged. Synonyms defame, malign, slander, give someone a bad name, blacken someone's name, sully someone's reputation, speak evil of, speak ill of, write false reports about, traduce, smear, cast aspersions on, fling mud at, drag someone's name through the mire, drag someone's name through the mud, besmirch, tarnish, taint, do a hatchet job on, tell lies about, spread tales about, spread scandal about, stain, vilify, calumniate, denigrate, disparage, run down, derogate, stigmatize, discredit, slight 1.1 Make a false and typically malicious statement about. 诽谤言论，不实之词 Example sentencesExamples One cannot say what one likes about people or institutions because one cannot libel anyone. Good point, but a blog item that libels someone will remain on the record, likely archived for a good long time, and a libelous statement left online for even a day puts a blogger at tremendous risk. Synonyms defame, malign, slander, give someone a bad name, blacken someone's name, sully someone's reputation, speak evil of, speak ill of, write false reports about, traduce, smear, cast aspersions on, fling mud at, drag someone's name through the mire, drag someone's name through the mud, besmirch, tarnish, taint, do a hatchet job on, tell lies about, spread tales about, spread scandal about, stain, vilify, calumniate, denigrate, disparage, run down, derogate, stigmatize, discredit, slight 2(in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) bring a suit against. （海事法和教会法）原告诉状 Origin Middle English (in the general sense ‘a document, a written statement’): via Old French from Latin libellus, diminutive of liber ‘book’.
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