5 letter words starting with LIB

Here is the information on "libel": Libel

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. A written or published false statement that harms a persons reputation (source: Merriam-Webster)
2. The act of publishing a false statement that harms a persons reputation (source: Oxford Languages)

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈlaɪbəl/
• UK: /ˈlʌɪb(ə)l/

Origin and Usage:

The word "libel" comes from the Latin word "libellus", meaning "little book" or "little writing". It was originally used to refer to a written statement that was filed in court. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include any written or published statement that could harm a persons reputation. In modern usage, "libel" is often used in the context of media law and refers to a false statement that is published and causes harm to an individual or organization.

Synonyms:

• Slander
• Defamation
• Character assassination
• Calumny
• Smear

Related Words:

• Bliss
• Babel
• Babel
• Belie
• Bible

Example Sentences:

• The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false information about the politician.
• She accused him of libel for writing a defamatory post about her on social media.
• The companys reputation was damaged by the libelous statements made by its competitor.

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a book or other material that provides information or evidence on a particular subject or issue.

Verb: set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; grant freedom to.

Pronunciations (US, UK):

US: /ˈlībər/

UK: /ˈlʌɪbə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "liber" comes from Latin and means "book". It is used in English to refer to a book or other material that provides information or evidence on a particular subject or issue. The verb form of "liber" is used to mean "to set free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; grant freedom to".

Synonyms:

For the noun form of "liber", synonyms include book, volume, publication, tome, and work. For the verb form, synonyms include release, free, emancipate, and unshackle.

Related Words:

Other 5 letter words related to "liber" include bible, diary, novel, and story.

Example Sentences:

Noun: She consulted several libers on the subject before writing her own book.

Verb: The abolitionist movement fought to liber slaves in the United States.

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Libra

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• an astrological sign represented by scales, which is the seventh sign of the zodiac (source: Dictionary.com)
• a unit of weight equal to 1/12 of a pound or 16 ounces, used for goods such as precious metals and gems (source: Lexico)
• a former Italian coin and monetary unit worth 1,000 lire (source: Collins Dictionary)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: LEE-bruh
• UK: LYE-bruh

4. Origin and Usage:

The astrological sign of Libra is believed to have originated from ancient Babylonian astrology. The weighing scales symbolize balance, harmony, and justice. The weight unit of libra originated in ancient Rome and was used throughout the Roman Empire. The Italian coin and monetary unit of libra was in use from 1861 to 2002.

5. Synonyms:

• Balance
• Equilibrium
• Weight

6. Related Words:

• Brail
• Libri
• Blair
• Braid
• Brill

7. Example Sentences:

• Her birthday falls under the sign of Libra.
• The gold was weighed in libras.
• The vendor quoted the price in libras.