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häväistyskirjoitus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • libel noun A false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.

Senses

häväistyskirjoitus is used for these senses in English:

  • hit piece (journalism) A published article or post aiming to sway public opinion, especially by presenting false or biased information in a way that appears objective and truthful.

libel — full definition

  1. noun A false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.
  2. verb To publish a false, damaging statement about someone.

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