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.
作者因報紙刊登關於他的虛假信息而起訴該報紙誹謗。
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.
她威脅要因為雜誌在文章中誹謗她而起訴該雜誌。