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libel in Finnish

libel in Finnish is häväistyskirjoitus, kirjallinen herjaus, kirjallinen kunnianloukkaus — libel means a false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.

libel in Finnish

häväistyskirjoitus
noun
kirjallinen herjaus
noun
kirjallinen kunnianloukkaus
noun
kunnianloukkauskanne
noun
(law, countable) A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of their cause of action, and of the relief they seek.
loukata jonkun kunniaa kirjallisesti
verb

What does "libel" mean?

  1. noun A false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.
    "The tabloid printed a libel about the actor and got sued for it."
  2. verb To publish a false, damaging statement about someone.
    "The newspaper libeled the mayor by printing unproven bribery claims."
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libel in a sentence

  • The tabloid printed a libel about the actor and got sued for it.
  • She won a libel case after the blog falsely accused her of fraud.
  • The newspaper libeled the mayor by printing unproven bribery claims.

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What is "libel" in Finnish?

"libel" in Finnish is häväistyskirjoitus, kirjallinen herjaus, kirjallinen kunnianloukkaus. libel means: A false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.

How do you use "libel" in a sentence?

Example: "The tabloid printed a libel about the actor and got sued for it." In Finnish, "libel" is häväistyskirjoitus, kirjallinen herjaus, kirjallinen kunnianloukkaus.

Are there other ways to say "libel" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "libel": häväistyskirjoitus, kirjallinen herjaus, kirjallinen kunnianloukkaus, kunnianloukkauskanne, loukata jonkun kunniaa kirjallisesti.

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