Libel and Untruth

Libel

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

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

Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled

Untruth

Untruth noun - A statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive.
Usage example: the Web site is rife with untruths and misleading information

Libel and untruth are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libel" instead a noun "Untruth".

Nearby Words: untrue, untruthful, untruthfully

How words are described

blatant blatant libel blatant untruth
Cite this Source
Untruth and Libel. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/libel/untruth
Libel & Untruth. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/libel/untruth>.
Untruth or Libel. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/libel/untruth.
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