Publishing something in the newspaper that leads other to ridicule a person or diminish esteem and respect for that person is called _____.

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Libel is defined as publishing something in written or printed form that damages a person's reputation. Assault refers to the threat or fear of physical harm, while battery involves physical harm. Slander is similar to libel but refers to spoken defamation, not written defamation.

Publishing Something in the Newspaper That Leads Other to Ridicule