Libelled

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Libel \Li"bel\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Libeled} (-b[e^]ld) or
     {Libelled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Libeling} or {Libelling}.]
     1. To defame, or expose to public hatred, contempt, or
        ridicule, by a writing, picture, sign, etc.; to lampoon.
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              Some wicked wits have libeled all the fair. --Pope.
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     2. (Law) To proceed against by filing a libel, particularly
        against a ship or goods.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  libel
       n 1: a tort consisting of false and malicious publication printed
            for the purpose of defaming a living person
       2: the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of
          action (the defammation) and any relief he seeks
       v : print slanderous statements against; "The newspaper was
           accused of libeling him"
       [also: {libelling}, {libelled}]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  libelled
       See {libel}