n.

1. 【律】（利用文字、图画等的）诽谤（罪）[U]
   commit libel

   犯诽谤罪

2. 诽谤的文字（或图画等）[C][（+on/against）]
   a libel on my character

   对我人格的污蔑

3. （海事法、教会法等中的）原告诉状[C]

vt.

1. 【律】用文字（或图画等）诽谤
2. 对……造谣中伤
   He claims he has been libeled in the press.

   他声称报纸对他造谣中伤。

3. （教会法等中）对……提出控告

n.

1. Law  the publication of a false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation. Compare with slander.
   ▸such a statement; a written defamation.
2. (in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) a plaintiff's written declaration.

v.

1. Law  defame by publishing a libel.
2. (in admiralty and ecclesiastical law) bring a suit against.