Synonyms of libeled

libeled

verb

variants or libelled

past tense of libel

as in smeared

to make untrue and harmful statements about

the court decided that the newspaper's reportage of the former mayor, while irresponsible, did not constitute an effort to libel him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smeared
• slandered
• defamed
• maligned
• vilified
• discredited
• calumniated
• traduced
• disgraced
• disparaged
• blackened
• denigrated
• shamed
• belittled
• aspersed
• humiliated
• dishonored
• detracted
• humbled
• degraded
• disdained
• scorned
• debased
• abased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• honored
• praised
• exalted
• respected
• commended
• applauded
• glorified
• acclaimed
• admired
• regarded
• esteemed
• revered
• worshiped
• worshipped
• adored
• venerated