Contempt and Libel

Contempt

Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Libel and contempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Libel" instead a noun "Contempt".

Libel

Libel noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: the governor's office issued a statement accusing the state's largest newspaper of libel

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

Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled

How words are described

genuine genuine contempt genuine libel
criminal criminal contempt criminal libel
racist racist contempt racist libel
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