Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
libeler
noun
/ˈlaɪˌbɛlər/
Definition
A person who publishes a false statement about someone that damages their reputation.
Examples
- The journalist was accused of being a libeler after publishing unsubstantiated claims about the politician.
- If you libel someone’s character in print, you may face serious legal consequences.
- In his book, he described the challenges faced by those wrongfully labeled as libelers in the media.
Meaning
One who makes a defamatory statement in writing, particularly in a way that harms someone’s character or reputation.
Synonyms
- defamer
- slanderer
- maligner
- calumniator
