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Defames Crossword Clue

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97%8Exact Match!
noun

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

96%8Exact Match!
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

95%6Exact Match!
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

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New York Times26 Sep 2019 Down 39
New York Times10 Nov 2013 Down 14
New York Times30 Jun 1989 Down 5
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