libel
li-bel
noun
A published false statement damaging a person's or organisation's reputation.
"The newspaper faced a libel suit."
verb
To publish a false statement that damages someone's reputation.
"The article libelled the company's director."
li-bel
A published false statement damaging a person's or organisation's reputation.
"The newspaper faced a libel suit."
To publish a false statement that damages someone's reputation.
"The article libelled the company's director."