Publishing false information that wrongfully injures the reputation of others is ________.
A)politics
B)slander
C)libel
D)appropriation
E)bad-mouthing

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Libel is the act of publishing false information that harms someone's reputation, whereas slander refers to the same act through spoken words. Appropriation refers to the use of someone's likeness, without their permission, for commercial purposes. Politics and bad-mouthing are not accurate options in describing the act of publishing false information that harms someone's reputation.

Publishing False Information That Wrongfully Injures the Reputation of Others