Chapter Lee to Lick of L by Soule's Synonymes

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.