Library / English Dictionary |
LIBELER
Pronunciation (US): | (GB): |
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
One who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
Synonyms:
backbiter; defamer; libeler; maligner; slanderer; traducer; vilifier
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("libeler" is a kind of...):
depreciator; detractor; disparager; knocker (one who disparages or belittles the worth of something)
Derivation:
libel (print slanderous statements against)