n.诽谤，(文字)中伤
vt.发表文字诽谤(某人)

原形：libel第三人称单数：libels复数：libels过去式：libelled过去分词：libelled现在分词：libelling

The defendant was acquitted of libel charges, as the evidence did not support the claim made against them.
被告被无罪释放诽谤指控，因为证据无法证实对他们的指控。
She sued her former colleague for libel after they published an article accusing her of embezzlement.
她因前同事发表指控她贪污的文章而起诉诽谤。
The newspaper issued a public apology for publishing a libelous statement about the celebrity.
报纸就其对名人发表的诽谤性言论公开道歉。
In a libel case, it's crucial to prove both malice and a false statement, otherwise, the plaintiff may not prevail.
在诽谤诉讼中，必须证明恶意和虚假陈述，否则原告可能败诉。
He won the lawsuit, as the jury found the plaintiff's allegations of libel to be without merit.
他赢得了诉讼，因为陪审团认定原告的诽谤指控没有根据。
The publisher decided to retract the libelous statement to avoid further legal complications.
出版商决定撤回诽谤言论以避免进一步的法律纠纷。
The author was cleared of libel because their comments were considered a matter of opinion, not fact.
作者因评论被视为意见而非事实，因此被免除诽谤指控。
A public figure can't simply sue for libel over every negative comment, as free speech rights protect fair criticism.
公众人物不能因为负面评论就随便起诉诽谤，因为言论自由权保护了公正批评。
The court ruled that the blogger's accusations of corruption were in fact libelous, as they were based on no credible evidence.
法院判决博主关于腐败的指控实际上是诽谤，因为这些指控没有可信的证据支持。
Before publishing, journalists must ensure that their sources are reliable to avoid unintentional libel.
记者发表文章前必须确保消息来源可靠，以免无意中诽谤他人。