To defame (someone), especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel. / To proceed against (goods, a ship, etc.) by filing a libel claim.

(countable) A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation. / (uncountable) The act or tort of displaying such a statement publicly.

(Britain) simple past tense and past participle of libel

(US) simple past tense and past participle of libel

Alternative form of libelant

plural of libeler

(chiefly historical) A pamphlet or book that slanders a public political figure.

plural of libelant

A party which has made a libel (hostile handbill) against a libelant

One who libels.