libelant
- noun
- /ˈlaɪbələnt/
- Archaic
- The libelant published a false article that damaged the reputation of the celebrity.
Examples
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Libelant, fearing bodily harm, jumped out of the window and landed some eight feet below on the ground.
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After the court case, the libelant felt relieved that the truth was finally revealed.
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The newspaper issued an apology after realizing the libelant had been wronged by their article.
Synonyms
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8.8
A person who says false things to harm someone's reputation
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9.0
A person who writes false things about someone to harm their reputation
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9.9
A person who lies about someone to harm their reputation
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9.9
A person who tells lies about someone to harm their good name
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9.3
A person who says or writes false, hurtful things about someone
A person who says false things to damage someone's reputation
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Etymology
The word libelant also comes from libel and Latin libellus 'little book', giving the image of a written statement. So a libelant can be someone who writes or publishes a false or harmful written statement about another person.