1. publishing a false statement that damages someone's reputation
Usage: present participle of libel; legal term; British spelling (American: libeling)

1. the act or process of publishing a libel; defamatory writing or speech
Usage: gerund form of libel; legal context

Examples

• The newspaper was accused of libelling the politician with false accusations.
• Libelling someone in print can result in a lawsuit for damages.
• She sued the magazine for libelling her character in their article.
• The company faced serious consequences for libelling its competitor.
• Libelling public figures remains a risky legal matter.
• He was careful to avoid libelling anyone in his memoir.