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 Li·bel, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Libeled 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.