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libel
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural libels
plural libels
Learner's definition of LIBEL
: the act of publishing a false statement that causes people to have a bad opinion of someone污蔑；诋毁；说坏话 — compare slander
[noncount]
- He sued the newspaper for libel.他控告这家报社进行诽谤。
- The newspaper was found guilty of libel.这家报社被判犯有诽谤罪。
[count]
- The newspaper's attorneys argued that the article was not a libel.报社的辩护律师反驳说此篇文章并非诽谤。
2 libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ verb
libels US libeled or chiefly British libelled US libeling or chiefly British libelling
2 libel
/ˈlaɪbəl/
verb
libels US libeled or chiefly British libelled US libeling or chiefly British libelling
Learner's definition of LIBEL
[+ object]
: to write and publish a false statement that causes people to have a bad opinion of (someone)（通过书面发表不实之词）污蔑，对…造谣中伤
- The jury found that the article libeled him.陪审团裁定那篇文章对他进行了诽谤。
1
a
: a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
b
archaic : a handbill especially attacking or defaming someone
2
a
: a written or oral defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression
b(1)
: a statement or representation published without just cause and tending to expose another to public contempt
(2)
: defamation of a person by written or representational means
(3)
: the publication of blasphemous, treasonable, seditious, or obscene writings or pictures
(4)
: the act, tort, or crime of publishing such a libel
libeled or libelled; libeling or libelling ˈlī-b(ə-)liŋ 
: to make libelous statements
: to make or publish a libel against (see libel entry 1)
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun To meet the Supreme Court's definition of libel involving a public figure, a quotation must not only be made up or materially altered. It must also defame the person quoted, and damage his or her reputation or livelihood … 
Jane Gross, New York Times, 5 June 1993 It is relevant to note that in 1987 the suit against Ms. Malcolm was dismissed … in a narrow ruling that stated that even if the quotations were "false and mischievous," Ms. Malcolm's alterations did not represent malicious intent and therefore did not constitute libel. Fred W. Friendly, New York Times Book Review, 25 Feb. 1990 The above is not only a flat lie but a political libel which may possibly damage me. Publish it at your peril … Bernard Shaw, letter, 16 Sept. 1949 In their tiresome addiction to this use of alleged, the newspapers, though having mainly in mind the danger of libel suits, can urge in further justification the lack of any other single word that exactly expresses their meaning; but the fact that a mud-puddle supplies the shortest route is not a compelling reason for walking through it. Ambrose Bierce, Write It Right, 1909 He sued the newspaper for libel. The newspaper was found guilty of libel. The newspaper's attorneys argued that the article was not a libel. Verb And in Oklahoma last year, lawyers filed a class-action suit against a group supporting tort reform, saying they had libeled trial lawyers. Judith Miller, New York Times, 11 June 1996 Government officials, he observed, were public servants who remained accountable to the people and therefore could not be libeled for their performance in office. Leonard W. Levy, Emergence of a Free Press, 1985 The jury found that the article libeled him. the court decided that the newspaper's reportage of the former mayor, while irresponsible, did not constitute an effort to libel him See More
Jane Gross, New York Times, 5 June 1993 It is relevant to note that in 1987 the suit against Ms. Malcolm was dismissed … in a narrow ruling that stated that even if the quotations were "false and mischievous," Ms. Malcolm's alterations did not represent malicious intent and therefore did not constitute libel. Fred W. Friendly, New York Times Book Review, 25 Feb. 1990 The above is not only a flat lie but a political libel which may possibly damage me. Publish it at your peril … Bernard Shaw, letter, 16 Sept. 1949 In their tiresome addiction to this use of alleged, the newspapers, though having mainly in mind the danger of libel suits, can urge in further justification the lack of any other single word that exactly expresses their meaning; but the fact that a mud-puddle supplies the shortest route is not a compelling reason for walking through it. Ambrose Bierce, Write It Right, 1909 He sued the newspaper for libel. The newspaper was found guilty of libel. The newspaper's attorneys argued that the article was not a libel. Verb And in Oklahoma last year, lawyers filed a class-action suit against a group supporting tort reform, saying they had libeled trial lawyers. Judith Miller, New York Times, 11 June 1996 Government officials, he observed, were public servants who remained accountable to the people and therefore could not be libeled for their performance in office. Leonard W. Levy, Emergence of a Free Press, 1985 The jury found that the article libeled him. the court decided that the newspaper's reportage of the former mayor, while irresponsible, did not constitute an effort to libel him See More Recent Examples on the Web Bill Donahue, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 One of the men listed on the sheet, author Stephen Elliott, is suing Donegan — now a writer at The Guardian who covers gender and politics — for libel. Sara Ashley O'brien And Clare Duffy, CNN, 18 July 2022 Harry sued Associated Newspapers, publisher of The Mail on Sunday, for libel over an article about his battle for police protection in the U.K. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 8 July 2022 Tribune, sued for libel by City of Chicago, wins case, which sets precedent protecting media’s right to criticize government. Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2022 In a libel lawsuit filed Thursday by Excel and its lead agent, Casey Close, against sports radio personality Doug Gottlieb, the agency detailed its side of the story. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 Major League Baseball player agent Casey Close and his agency Excel Sports Management sued sports radio host Doug Gottlieb for libel, filing a lawsuit in U.S. District Court on Thursday. Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 When the Sunday Times of London suggested in a 1997 article that Barry was the theme’s real composer, Mr. Norman sued the newspaper for libel and won. Harrison Smith, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 When the Sunday Times of London suggested in a 1997 article that Barry was the theme’s real composer, Mr. Norman sued the newspaper for libel and won. Harrison Smith, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2022 Its self-righteous blinders have led it to reflexively libel even accomplished scholars. A. J. Caschetta, National Review, 26 July 2021 The real industry is the network of academics, lawyers, activists, and funders who libel and slander critics of Islamism, even those who cautiously stipulate between Islam and Islamism. A. J. Caschetta, National Review, 26 July 2021 Krull said one of the main things to consider is whether Dakich libeled or defamed anyone. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star, 25 Mar. 2020 In 1964, the US Supreme Court, in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, raised the standard for public officials to prove they’d been libeled in their official capacity by news organizations. BostonGlobe.com, 9 Mar. 2020 There’s no law against defaming, slandering or libeling the dead. Danielle Bacher, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2019 Gross was threatened with the loss of his Polish state honors and prosecution for ostensibly libelling the nation. Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2019 Gibson’s Bakery filed a lawsuit against the college in 2017, claiming the school and an administrator there hurt their business and libeled them. Jane Morice | Jmorice@cleveland.com, cleveland, 17 Nov. 2019 See More
Noun
Kravchenko sued Les Lettres Françaises for libel, and the ensuing 10-week trial, which took place in Paris in 1949, was such a sensation that many European newspapers ran daily transcripts of the proceedings. Bill Donahue, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 One of the men listed on the sheet, author Stephen Elliott, is suing Donegan — now a writer at The Guardian who covers gender and politics — for libel. Sara Ashley O'brien And Clare Duffy, CNN, 18 July 2022 Harry sued Associated Newspapers, publisher of The Mail on Sunday, for libel over an article about his battle for police protection in the U.K. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 8 July 2022 Tribune, sued for libel by City of Chicago, wins case, which sets precedent protecting media’s right to criticize government. Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2022 In a libel lawsuit filed Thursday by Excel and its lead agent, Casey Close, against sports radio personality Doug Gottlieb, the agency detailed its side of the story. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2022 Major League Baseball player agent Casey Close and his agency Excel Sports Management sued sports radio host Doug Gottlieb for libel, filing a lawsuit in U.S. District Court on Thursday. Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 When the Sunday Times of London suggested in a 1997 article that Barry was the theme’s real composer, Mr. Norman sued the newspaper for libel and won. Harrison Smith, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 When the Sunday Times of London suggested in a 1997 article that Barry was the theme’s real composer, Mr. Norman sued the newspaper for libel and won. Harrison Smith, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 Verb
The jury of nine began deliberations on Friday afternoon and on Tuesday said the newspaper did not libel the former vice presidential nominee through a 2017 editorial. Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2022 Its self-righteous blinders have led it to reflexively libel even accomplished scholars. A. J. Caschetta, National Review, 26 July 2021 The real industry is the network of academics, lawyers, activists, and funders who libel and slander critics of Islamism, even those who cautiously stipulate between Islam and Islamism. A. J. Caschetta, National Review, 26 July 2021 Krull said one of the main things to consider is whether Dakich libeled or defamed anyone. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star, 25 Mar. 2020 In 1964, the US Supreme Court, in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, raised the standard for public officials to prove they’d been libeled in their official capacity by news organizations. BostonGlobe.com, 9 Mar. 2020 There’s no law against defaming, slandering or libeling the dead. Danielle Bacher, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2019 Gross was threatened with the loss of his Polish state honors and prosecution for ostensibly libelling the nation. Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2019 Gibson’s Bakery filed a lawsuit against the college in 2017, claiming the school and an administrator there hurt their business and libeled them. Jane Morice | Jmorice@cleveland.com, cleveland, 17 Nov. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle English, written declaration, from Anglo-French, from Latin libellus, diminutive of liber book
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1588, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of libel was in the 14th century noun
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