Journalistic Standards

noun a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation

verb to publish a libel against someone

• The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false information about the politician.
• I can't believe she's spreading libelous rumors about her ex-boyfriend!
• Don't listen to him, he's just spouting libel to make himself look better.
• Her words were like a weapon, cutting through his reputation like a sharp blade of libel.

adjective not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy

• The witness's testimony was deemed unimpeachable by the court.
• His reputation in the community is unimpeachable.
• She's got an unimpeachable record when it comes to winning arguments.
• The sunset painted an unimpeachable masterpiece across the sky.