verb (used with object), li·beled, li·bel·ing or (especially British) li·belled, li·bel·ling. to publish a libel against. to misrepresent damagingly.

Is it defamation if it is true?

Falsity - Defamation law will only consider statements defamatory if they are, in fact, false. A true statement is not considered defamation.

Is libel the written word?

Though many people use 'slander' and 'libel' interchangeably, the words have distinct meanings—libel is written, while slander is spoken. ... Both libel and slander are forms of defamation, but libel is found in print, and slander is found in speech.