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libel

nounverb /laɪbəl/ 2 syllables 5 letters Scrabble 7 WWF 10
Definitions
noun

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

verb

print slanderous statements against

“The newspaper was accused of libeling him”

noun

the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

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