Libel and Venerate

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

Venerate is an antonym for libel.

Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled

Venerate

Venerate verb - To offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power.
Usage example: a proper setting in which to venerate God

Libel is an antonym for venerate.

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