Written defamation

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Written defamation crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on March 31 2025 NYT Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Written defamation has a total of 5 letters.

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1. The first letter of the answer is: L

2. The last letter of the answer is: L

3. There are 2 vowels in the hidden word:

Answer

Definition

•	A brief writing of any kind, esp. a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.
•	Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
•	A malicious publication expressed either in print or in writing, or by pictures, effigies, or other signs, tending to expose another to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule. Such publication is indictable at common law.
•	The crime of issuing a malicious defamatory publication.
•	A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of his cause of action, and of the relief he seeks.
•	To defame, or expose to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule, by a writing, picture, sign, etc.; to lampoon.
•	To proceed against by filing a libel, particularly against a ship or goods.
•	To spread defamation, written or printed; -- with against.

The word LIBEL is a 5 letter word that has 2 syllable's. The syllable division for LIBEL is: li-bel

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