Libeled
/ˈlaɪbəld/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of libel; to have made a false and defamatory statement in writing or other permanent form about someone.
The newspaper libeled the celebrity by publishing untrue accusations.
Forms
- libel
- libelling
- libels
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Commentary
Used primarily as the past tense and past participle form of 'libel,' indicating the act has already occurred.
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