libeling
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Libel \Li"bel\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Libeled (-b[e^]ld) 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. [1913 Webster]
Some wicked wits have libeled all the fair.— Pope.[1913 Webster]
2.(Law) To proceed against by filing a libel, particularly against a ship or goods. [1913 Webster]