Disgrace and Libel

Disgrace

Disgrace verb - To reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes.
Usage example: disgraced by the shameful actions of their leader

Libel and disgrace are semantically related. in bring shame upon topic. In some cases you can use "Libel" instead the word "Disgrace" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: disgraceful, disgraced, disgracing

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

Disgrace and libel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disgrace" instead the word "Libel" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled

How words are described

poor poor disgrace poor libel
possible possible disgrace possible libel
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