libel

美['laɪbl] 英['laɪbl]

n. 诽谤的文字；诽谤(罪)；侮辱

v. 诽谤；中伤；损害名誉

名词：libeler 过去式：libeled/libelled 过去分词：libeled/libelled 现在分词：libeling/libelling 第三人称单数：libels/libels

近义词：slander，slur，impute，soil，defame，vilify，sully，tarnish，malign，defamation，vilification，smear，denigration，characterassassination，

Noun

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

Verb

print slanderous statements against;
"The newspaper was accused of libeling him"

用作名词(n.)

She sued a newspaper for libel.她控告某报刊登诽谤性文字。
I'll sue you for libel.我要以诽谤罪控告你。
His attempt to discredit his opponent boomeranged (on him) when he was charged with libel.他企图败坏对手名声反而自食其果，被控以诽谤罪。
That interview was an absolute libel on the honest man.那篇报道完全是对那个老实人的侮辱。

用作动词(v.)

He libel(l)ed against her character in an article.他在一篇文章中诽谤她的人格。
The rival parties libel(l)ed each other during the election.在大选中竞选两党互相说对方的坏话。

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