libeled Definition
- 1to write or publish something that harms someone's reputation
- 2to sue someone for libel
Using libeled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "libeled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The newspaper was sued for libeling the politician.
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He was libeled in the press and lost his job as a result.
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She threatened to sue him for libel if he didn't retract his statement.
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The author was accused of libeling a public figure in her book.
libeled Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with libeled
libel suit
a legal action taken against someone for publishing false and damaging statements about another person
Example
He filed a libel suit against the newspaper for their false reporting.
a statement that is inherently defamatory, such as an accusation of criminal activity or sexual misconduct
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The article contained several instances of libel per se, which made it easier for the plaintiff to win the case.
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He engaged in libel tourism by suing the author in a country with weaker free speech protections.
Origins of libeled
from Old French 'libeler', meaning 'to write a document'
Summary: libeled in Brief
'Libeled' [ˈlaɪ.bəld] is a verb that means to write or publish something that harms someone's reputation. It can also refer to suing someone for libel. The term is often used in legal contexts, such as 'He filed a libel suit against the newspaper for their false reporting.' 'Libeled' has phrases like 'libel suit,' referring to legal action taken against someone for publishing false and damaging statements, and 'libel per se,' which describes inherently defamatory statements.
