1. people who publish false and damaging statements about someone
Usage: legal term; plural of libeler

Examples

• The newspaper sued the libelers who spread false rumors about their reporters.
• Several libelers were held accountable for their damaging online posts.
• The court ordered the libelers to pay substantial damages to the victim.
• Social media platforms are working to identify and remove content from libelers.
• The celebrity’s legal team pursued action against the libelers who published fabricated stories.
• Journalists must be careful not to become libelers themselves when reporting unverified claims.