What is "libelling"

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.

vb. (present participle of libel English)

1. v. print slanderous statements against; "The newspaper was accused of libeling him"

2. [also: libelling, libelled]

1. n. 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

3. [also: libelling, libelled]

See libel