Synonyms for libel

Noun

1. libel, defamation, calumny, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job, tort, civil wrong

usage: a tort consisting of false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

2. libel, complaint

usage: the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defammation) and any relief he seeks

Verb

1. libel, defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch

usage: print slanderous statements against; "The newspaper was accused of libeling him"