Falsity and Libel

Falsity

Falsity noun - A statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive.
Usage example: when questioned by his parents about his drug use, the teenager told one blatant falsity after another

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

Libel

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

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

Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled
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