libel

ˈlaɪbəl
libelledlibelling
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Translation of libel into German,

Noun

1.

defamation

TECH.
false written statement damaging someone's reputation
TECH.
  • The newspaper was sued for libel.Die Zeitung wurde wegen Verleumdung verklagt.
2.

publication

TECH.
act of publishing defamatory written statements
TECH.
Verleumdung fÜble Nachrede Diffamierung
  • Libel can lead to serious legal consequences.Verleumdung kann zu ernsthaften rechtlichen Konsequenzen führen.
3.

lawsuit

TECH.
legal claim based on such statements
TECH.
  • She filed a libel against the newspaper for false accusations..Sie reichte eine Verleumdungsklage gegen die Zeitung wegen falscher Anschuldigungen ein

Verb

tr.
1.

misrepresentation

misrepresent someone injuriously
  • The journalist libeled the celebrity with false accusations.Der Journalist verleumdete den Prominenten mit falschen Anschuldigungen.
2.

defamation in writing

TECH.
make false statements in written form to damage someone's reputation
TECH.
  • The article was found to libel the politician unjustly..Der Artikel wurde gefunden, um den Politiker ungerecht zu verleumden
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Expressions with libel: examples in English and translations in German

Verleumdungsangst
Libel chill stopped her from publishing the article.
Verleumdungsklage
The newspaper faced a libel suit after the inaccurate article.
Blutverleumdung
Blutbeschuldigung
The myth of blood libel has caused much harm.
Verleumdungsklage
The newspaper faced a libel action after the false story.
Verleumdungsgesetze
Verleumdungsrecht
Strict libel laws protect citizens from damaging online rumors.

Synonyms and analogies of libel in English

Examples of libel in a sentence

  • Her lawyer warned that the post might be libel.
  • The newspaper faced a lawsuit for libel.
  • Libel cases can damage a publication's reputation.
  • The article was deemed libel by the court.
  • He sued for libel after the false report was published.
  • The author was sued for libeling the politician in her book.

Translations of "libel" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieVerleumdungnf.

Reputations are fragile, and one instance of libel can cause lasting harm.

Ruf ist zerbrechlich, und eine Verleumdung kann dauerhaften Schaden anrichten.

dieBeleidigungnf.

Recently, a judge successfully sued a television news team for libel.

Vor kurzem klagte ein Richter erfolgreich ein Fernsehennachrichtenteam für Beleidigung.

Verleumdungsklagen.

Lanagin is correct in saying we run the risk of libel.

Lanagin hat Recht, wenn er sagt, dass wir eine Verleumdungsklage riskieren.

Üble Nachreden.

Insults, libel or slander are not tolerated. Privacy must be respected.

Beleidigungen, Üble Nachrede oder Verleumdungen werden nicht geduldet, die Privatsphäre ist zu respektieren.

dieEhrverletzungnf.

Schaeuble sued for libel and won the case.

Schaeuble klagte wegen Ehrverletzung und gewann den Prozess.

Verb
verleumdenv.

She could not believe he would libel her in such a public manner.

Sie konnte nicht glauben, dass er sie in so öffentlicher Weise verleumden würde.

diffamierenv.

You risk a lawsuit if you libel someone without factual backing.

Sie riskieren eine Klage, wenn Sie jemanden ohne faktische Grundlage diffamieren.

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libel: Examples and translations in context

He apologized publicly for inadvertently committing libel against his colleague.

Er entschuldigte sich öffentlich für die unbeabsichtigte Verleumdung seines Kollegen.

Her name was dragged through the mud by that malicious libel in the blog.

Ihr Name wurde durch diese böswillige Verleumdung im Blog in den Schmutz gezogen.

Fighting back against libel requires both courage and strong legal representation.

Sich gegen Verleumdung zu wehren, erfordert sowohl Mut als auch starke rechtliche Vertretung.

Accusing someone of libel without evidence can have serious legal consequences.

Jemanden ohne Beweise der Verleumdung zu beschuldigen, kann ernsthafte rechtliche Folgen haben.

Some of the things you've said come dangerously close to libel.

Einige Dinge, die Sie gesagt haben, grenzen schon fast an Verleumdung.

These libel and defamation cases were discontinued a few months later.

Diese Verfahren wegen Beleidigung und Verleumdung wurden wenige Monate später eingestellt.

The maximum sentence for libel and insult amounts to three years of imprisonment.

Die Höchststrafe für Verleumdung und Beleidigung beträgt drei Jahre Gefängnis.

Many believe that social media can easily become a platform for libel.

Viele glauben, dass soziale Medien leicht zu einer Plattform für Verleumdungen werden können.

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