Libel, v. a.
- 1. Lampoon, defame (by some publication).
- 2. (Law.) Proceed against by a libel, bring a charge against.
Libellous, a. [Written also Libelous.] Defamatory, malicious.
Liberal, a.
- 1. Generous, bountiful, free, beneficent, munificent, princely, charitable, open-hearted, free-hearted,
unselfish, disinterested.
- 2. Enlarged, catholic, tolerant, unbigoted, high-minded, magnanimous, honorable, chivalrous.
- 3. Large, full, unstinted, abundant, bounteous, ample, plentiful.
- 4. Refined, liberalizing, refining, befitting a freeman, humanizing.
Liberal, n. Liberalist, advocate of liberal principles.
Liberalism, n. Liberal principles.
Liberalist, n. Liberal, advocate of liberal principles.
Liberality, n.
- 1. Generosity, bounty, beneficence, munificence, disinterestedness, bountifulness, charity.
- 2. Present, gift, benefaction.
- 3. Catholicity, toleration, magnanimity, candor, impartiality, largeness of mind, large-mindedness, freedom
from narrowness, freedom from bigotry.
Liberalize, v. a.
- 1. Enlarge, make liberal, free from prejudice.
- 2. Make liberal, refine, elevate, cultivate.
Liberate, v. a. Release, free, emancipate, manumit, disinthrall, ransom, discharge, deliver, set free, set at liberty, let go, let loose, let out.