English to Dutch Meaning of libel - smaad

Libel :

smaad

noun

smaad, schandaal

verb

smaad, laster, belasteren, bespotten, spotten, bekladden

Libel :: smaadLibeled :: libeledLibeler :: libelerLibelers :: libelersLibeling :: libelingLibelling :: libellingLibelous :: lasterlijkLibels :: laster

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Definitions of libel in English

Noun(1) a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person(2) the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation
Verb(1) print slanderous statements against

Examples of libel in English

(1) Maybe we could better ourselves by reaching out to others - and help kill a poisonous libel at the same time.(2) a libel action(3) Britain's libel laws are almost the opposite of those in the United States.(4) The extent of publication is also very relevant: a libel published to millions has a greater potential to cause damage than a libel published to a handful of people.(5) That doesn't mean that it is OK to slander and libel people.(6) if a ship does you any injury you libel the ship(7) As Robertson circulated his pamphlet where he could, the matter was a serious libel .(8) The libel action deals with events surrounding the closure of Irish Press newspapers in 1995.(9) Ironically, the action is over a short story concerning a previous libel action.(10) A statement that a police officer is under is investigation is no doubt defamatory, but the sting in the libel is not as sharp as the statement that he has by his conduct brought suspicion on himself.(11) he was found guilty of a libel on a Liverpool inspector of taxes(12) she sued two newspapers for libel(13) a councilor who sued two national newspapers for libel(14) Before classicism can again occupy a central place in our lives, a monstrous libel must first be undone.(15) The libel laws as they stand militate against doing this, because once a libel writ is issued by a complainant any apology is an admission of liability.(16) Despite the recommendations of the Faulks Committee, the law of defamation still distinguishes between libel and slander.

Related Phrases of libel

(1) blood libel ::

bloedsprookje

Related Phrases of libel

(1) blood libel ::

bloedsprookje

Synonyms

Noun

1. defamation ::

laster

2. defamation of character ::

eerroof

3. character assassination ::

karaktermoord

4. calumny ::

laster

9. vilification ::

laster

12. insult ::

belediging

13. slander ::

laster

14. malicious gossip ::

kwaadsprekerij

15. lie ::

liggen

16. slur ::

smet

17. smear ::

smeren

18. untruth ::

onwaarheid

19. false report ::

uitstrooisel

21. bad-mouthing ::

slecht praten

Verb

22. defame ::

belasteren

23. malign ::

kwaadaardig

24. slander ::

laster

25. blacken someone's name ::

zwart te maken iemands naam

28. traduce ::

belasteren

29. smear ::

smeren

30. cast aspersions on ::

gegoten laster op

32. besmirch ::

besmeuren

33. tarnish ::

aanslag

34. taint ::

smet

35. tell lies about ::

leugens vertellen over

36. stain ::

vlek

38. vilify ::

belasteren

39. denigrate ::

bekladden

40. disparage ::

geringschatten

42. stigmatize ::

stigmatiseren

43. discredit ::

diskrediet

44. slur ::

smet

45. dis ::

dis

46. bad-mouth ::

bad-mond

47. derogate ::

afwijken

48. calumniate ::

belasteren

Different Forms

libel, libeled, libeler, libelers, libeling, libelling, libelous, libels

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