noun
- Plural of libeller: persons who publish false or damaging statements about someone with the intent to harm their reputation.
Usage: Legal term; primarily British English spelling (American: libelers); Often used in legal or journalistic contexts
Examples
- The newspaper was sued by the celebrity for employing libellers who published false stories.
- The court found the libellers guilty of defamation and ordered them to pay damages.
- Libellers who spread false accusations online can face serious legal consequences.
- The victims hired lawyers to pursue the libellers through the courts.
- Social media has made it easier for libellers to spread harmful misinformation quickly.