What is the Spanish word for "libel"?

Learn how to say "libel" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

libel

Spanish

difamación

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Alternative translations of "libel"

calumnia
injuria
denigración

Examples of how to use "libel" in Spanish

English
He sued the newspaper for libel.
Spanish
Demandó al periódico por difamación.
English
The newspaper published a libel last week.
Spanish
El periódico publicó una difamación la semana pasada.
English
She sued him for libel in court.
Spanish
Ella lo demandó por difamación en la corte.
English
Is that statement a libel or truth?
Spanish
¿Esa declaración es una difamación o la verdad?
English
This article contains an obvious libel.
Spanish
Este artículo contiene una difamación evidente.

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