An archaic or dialectal verb meaning to libel, defame, or make false accusations about someone repeatedly.
From 'be-' (intensive prefix) combined with 'libel,' creating a verb form meaning to engage repeatedly in libeling. The intensifying prefix suggests a thorough or persistent action.
This is a 'ghost verb'—English speakers once just doubled up prefixes to show intensity, so 'belibel' meant to really and truly trash someone's reputation through false statements.
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