Defaming someone in print is known as libel. Libel is a form of defamation that is written or printed and published, and it is considered a civil wrong or a tort. Libel can be committed against an individual, business, product, group, government, or nation. It involves making false statements about the person or entity that are damaging to their reputation. Libel can also include pictures, cartoons, or other visual representations. Libel is punishable by law and can result in fines or even imprisonment.