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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 13 | Term for a falsely attributed or falsely claimed work of literature | |
3 | 25% | 7 | To defame or vilify | |
Defame Falsely Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LIBEL" which means:
- noun
- • A false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
- • The written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks verb
- • Print slanderous statements against
An example sentence would be:
- • "He sued the tabloid for libel after they printed false accusations about him."
- • "The author faced a libel lawsuit for defaming a public figure in his book."
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