libel vs tort

libel and tort both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
libel	Yes	No	Yes	No
tort	Yes	No	No	No

libel (noun)	tort (noun)
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person	(law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

libel (verb)	tort (verb)
print slanderous statements against