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libel

/ˈlaɪbəl/ American
  • n. 诽谤, 中伤
  • v. 诽谤, 中伤
Definition
  • n. a written statement that unfairly damages someone's reputation
  • v. to damage someone's reputation by publishing false statements
Example
The newspaper faced a libel lawsuit after printing false claims.
这家报纸因刊登不实言论而面临诽谤诉讼。