Gerund Word Explorer
ConfusableAges 15–20

Liable or libel

Liable

Legally responsible; also, likely to do something.

The company is liable for the damages.

Libel

A false written statement that harms someone's reputation.

He sued the newspaper for libel.

Remember: LIABLE ends in -able: able to be held responsible. LIBEL is written defamation; when it is spoken, it is slander.

Quick check

He sued the newspaper for ____.

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