Commend and Libel

Commend

Commend verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

Libel is an antonym for commend.

Libel

Libel verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.
Usage example: the court decided that the newspaper's reportage of the former mayor, while irresponsible, did not constitute an effort to libel him

Commend is an antonym for libel.

Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled
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