libel

1. N-VAR Libel is a written statement which wrongly accuses someone of something, and which is therefore against the law. Compare . 诽谤[法律]

Warren sued him for libel over the remarks. 沃伦因为他言论诽谤而起诉了他。

2. V-T To libel someone means to write or print something in a book, newspaper, or magazine which wrongly damages that person's reputation and is therefore against the law. 诽谤[法律]

The newspaper which libelled him had already offered compensation. 那家诽谤他的报纸已经提出赔偿。