Libel and Shame

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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
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Shame and libel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shame" instead the word "Libel" as a verb or a noun.
Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled

Shame

Shame verb - To reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes.
Usage example: shamed the family name with his conviction for embezzlement
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Libel and shame are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libel" instead the word "Shame" as a verb or a noun.
Nearby Words: sham, shameful, shameless, shamed, shaming

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