Libel

September 5, 2026 Sonu 1 min read

Libel

Noun/Verb
अपमानजनक लेख / बदनामी करना
Definition

The action of publishing a false statement damaging to a person’s reputation; written defamation.

Contextual Sentence: "The journalist was sued for libel after publishing unverified allegations against the minister."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Li-bel: If you lie about someone in print (bel), it's libel.
Synonyms
Defamation Slander Calumny
Antonyms
Praise Flattery Endorsement