Libel and Rumour

Libel

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

Rumour and libel are semantically related. in lie topic. In some cases you can use "Rumour" instead a noun "Libel".

Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled

Rumour

Rumour noun - Gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth.

Libel and rumour are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libel" instead a noun "Rumour".

Nearby Words: rumor, rumored, rumoured, rumoring
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