Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
libelled
verb
/ˈlaɪbɛld/
Definition
To publish a false statement about someone that damages their reputation.
Examples
- The newspaper libelled the politician by claiming he was guilty of bribery without any proof.
- She felt that she had been libelled by the documentary that portrayed her unfairly.
Meaning
Libelled refers to the act of making a defamatory statement in writing or through visual representation.
Synonyms
- defamed
- slandered
- maligned
- disparaged
