Definition of libel

"libel" in the noun sense

1. libel

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

2. libel

the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

"libel" in the verb sense

1. libel

print slanderous statements against

"The newspaper was accused of libeling him"

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Quotations for libel

Convey a libel in a frown.
And wink a reputation down! [ Swift ]

libel in Scrabble®

The word libel is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 7

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters libel:

BILL
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BELL
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BILE
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All Scrabble® Plays For The Word libel

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The 159 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In libel

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libel in Words With Friends™

The word libel is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays In The Letters libel:

BELL
(51)
BILL
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All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word libel

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The 181 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In libel

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Words within the letters of libel

2 letter words in libel (2 words)

3 letter words in libel (3 words)

4 letter words in libel (3 words)

5 letter words in libel (1 word)

libel + 1 blank (6 words)

Words containing the sequence libel

Words with libel in them (1 word)

Words that end with libel (1 word)

Word Growth involving libel

Shorter words in libel

be

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Longer words containing libel

libeled

libeler libelers

libeling

libelist libelists

libelled

libeller libellers

libelling

libellist libellists

libellous

libelous

libels