Libel and Potshot

Libel

Libel verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

Potshot and libel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Potshot" instead a verb "Libel".

Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled

Potshot

Potshot verb - To criticize harshly and usually publicly.
Usage example: ended the show with an extended rant in which he potshot an array of personages on the right
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Libel and potshot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libel" instead a verb "Potshot".
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