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Libeled

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.

    Some wicked wits have libeled all the fair.
    --Pope.

  2. (Law) To proceed against by filing a libel, particularly against a ship or goods.

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libeled

alt. (context US English) (en-past of: libel) vb. (context US English) (en-past of: libel)

Usage examples of "libeled".

All right, you have been libeled in print and slandered on TV and radio.

Mallory noted five instances of the lecture-posters that had libeled him.