Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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calumny | Yes | No | No | No |
libel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
calumny (noun) | libel (noun) |
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an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person |
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions | the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks |
calumny (verb) | libel (verb) |
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print slanderous statements against |