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Answer for the clue "Putting down in writing? ", 8 letters:
libeling

Word definitions for libeling in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Libel \Li"bel\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Libeled (-b[e^]ld) or Libelled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Libeling or Libelling .] To defame, or expose to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule, by a writing, picture, sign, etc.; to lampoon. Some wicked wits have libeled all ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. (present participle of libel English)

Usage examples of libeling.

Noah Webster, editor, author, lexicographer, and staunch Federalist, declared it time to stop newspaper editors from libeling those with whom they disagreed, and to his friend Timothy Pickering wrote to urge that the new law be strictly enforced.

I wouldn't waste time libeling Leonidas, anyhow—except for hymn books, there's no proof he can read.

I wouldn't waste time libeling Leonidas, anyhow—except for hymn books, there's no proof he can read.