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The Clue
Slander's counterpart (5 letter answer)
The Answer
LIBEL
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Notes
The answer LIBEL is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
Related Clues
Calumny
Defamation
Defame
Malign
Slander
Smear
Actionable words
Cause for a lawsuit
Cause for a suit
Cause of a suit
Cousin of slander
Damage a reputation
Defame in writing
Kind of suit
Nizer subject
Printed slander
Reputation ruiner
Slander's cousin
Smearing in ink?
Suit material?
Write wrongs
Freedom-of-speech limit
Media lawyer's concern
Media lawyer's subject
Newspaper no-no
Put down in print
Subject of media law
Kind of suit found in a courtroom
Definition
LIBEL as a noun:
1. a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
2. the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
LIBEL as a verb:
1. print slanderous statements against; "The newspaper was accused of libeling him"