Libeler (Noun)
Meaning
One who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The journalist was accused of being a libeler after publishing a series of articles that damaged the politician's reputation.
- The company's former employee was sued for being a libeler after posting false and damaging statements about the company on social media.
- The blogger was known for being a libeler, frequently publishing scathing and unsubstantiated attacks on public figures.
- The politician's opponent was accused of being a libeler after running a series of negative and misleading ads during the campaign.
- The tabloid newspaper was notorious for employing libelers who would stop at nothing to get a sensational story, even if it meant ruining someone's reputation.