Libeling
/ˈlaɪbəlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of making or publishing a false and defamatory statement about someone in writing or another permanent form.
She was charged with libeling her business rival in the newspaper.
Forms
- libel
- libels
- libeled
- libelled
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Commentary
Libeling is the present participle form of libel; substantive definitions are under the base form 'libel.'
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