libel
n.
Sample Sentences
- The newspaper faced a lawsuit for libel after publishing false information about the celebrity.
- Writing a libelous article can have serious legal consequences for journalists.
- His reputation was damaged due to the libel spread by an anonymous online source.
- The politician threatened to sue for libel if the unverified accusations were not retracted.
- In the age of social media, the potential for libel has increased significantly.
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