Overview of noun libel

The noun libel has 2 senses

• libel -- (a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person)


• libel -- (the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks)

Overview of verb libel

The verb libel has 1 sense

• libel -- (print slanderous statements against; "The newspaper was accused of libeling him")