Ad hominem and Libel

Ad hominem

Ad hominem adjective - Appealing to personal considerations (rather than to fact or reason).
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Libel and ad hominem are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Libel" instead a noun phrase "Ad hominem".

Libel

Libel noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.

Ad hominem and libel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ad hominem" instead a noun "Libel".

Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled
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