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libel in Spanish

libel in Spanish is libelo, libelar — libel means a false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.

libel in Spanish

libelo
noun
libelar
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 Spanish?

"libel" in Spanish is libelo, libelar. 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 Spanish, "libel" is libelo, libelar.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "libel": libelo, libelar.

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