I . n.
1.
Malicious publication, defamation, defamatory writing.
2.
( Law .) Charge, statement of complaint.
II . v. a.
1.
Lampoon, defame ( by some publication ).
2.
( Law .) Proceed against by a ~, bring a charge against.
I . n.
1.
Malicious publication, defamation, defamatory writing.
2.
( Law .) Charge, statement of complaint.
II . v. a.
1.
Lampoon, defame ( by some publication ).
2.
( Law .) Proceed against by a ~, bring a charge against.
Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms. Словарь английских синонимов. 2012