libellers

/ˈlaɪbələrz/
noun
  1. People who write and publish false and harmful statements about someone, especially in a printed or online form.
    • The court ruled that the authors were libellers and ordered them to pay damages.
    • The newspaper was sued by the politician, who claimed the reporters were libellers.
    • Libellers often hide behind anonymous online accounts to spread lies.
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