Slapp

Synonyms of SLAPP

• frivolous lawsuit
• strategic lawsuit against public participation

Antonyms of SLAPP

• legitimate lawsuit
• valid legal action

Collocations of SLAPP

SLAPP lawsuit

Frequency: 90 %

The company filed a SLAPP lawsuit against the whistleblower.

SLAPP defense

Frequency: 80 %

The lawyer prepared a strong SLAPP defense for their client.

SLAPP motion

Frequency: 75 %

The defendant filed a SLAPP motion to dismiss the defamation case.

SLAPP claim

Frequency: 70 %

The celebrity made a SLAPP claim against the tabloid for false stories.

SLAPP legislation

Frequency: 60 %

The state passed new SLAPP legislation to protect freedom of speech.

Idiomatic Expressions for SLAPP

• Phrase: SLAPP back
  Meaning: To countersue or respond aggressively to a SLAPP suit in order to protect one's right to free speech and prevent the silencing of critics.
  Usage: The defendant decided to SLAPP back and filed a countersuit against the plaintiff for abuse of the legal system.