zenger

/ˈzɛŋɡər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who publishes or utters seditious or treasonable words, formerly punished by law in England and the United States.

“In the 18th century, John Peter Zenger was a famous zenger, publishing articles critical of the British government.”

Synonyms

  • defamer
  • libelist

Antonyms

  • panegyrist
  • praiser