Libel and Scandal

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Libel

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

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Scandal is a synonym for libel in attack topic. In some cases you can use "Scandal" instead a noun "Libel", when it comes to topics like law, defamation.

Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled

Scandal

Scandal noun - A cause of shame.

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Libel is a synonym for scandal in attack topic. You can use "Libel" instead a noun "Scandal", if it concerns topics such as defamation, malicious gossip.

Nearby Words: scandalous, scandalize, scandalously, scandalised

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criminal	criminal libel	criminal scandal
possible	possible libel	possible scandal

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When Private Eye ran a mock-up Daily Telegraph cover, parodying the MP Expenses Scandal the paper broke by targeting its proprietors, the reclusive Barcley Brothers, they received a letter threatening them with libel action.

Source: Poe's Law

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