libel
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/ˈlaɪbl/
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/ˈlaɪbl/
A false statement about someone that hurts their reputation, especially one that is published in writing or broadcast.
The author sued the newspaper for libel after they printed false information about him.
作者因报纸刊登关于他的虚假信息而起诉该报纸诽谤。
To make a false statement about someone that hurts their reputation, especially in writing or broadcasting.
She threatened to sue the magazine for libeling her in their article.
她威胁要因杂志在文章中诽谤她而起诉该杂志。