Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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denigrate | No | No | Yes | No |
libel | Yes | No | Yes | No |
denigrate (noun) | libel (noun) |
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a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person | |
the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks |
denigrate (verb) | libel (verb) |
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cause to seem less serious; play down | print slanderous statements against |
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone |