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| 2 | 34% | 9 | Act of discrediting oneself | |
| 3 | 32% | 10 | Act of discrediting or deprecating | |
Discrediting Act Crossword Clue
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SMIRCH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SMIRCH
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SMIRCH" which means:
- noun
- • A blemish made by dirt
- • An act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb
- • Smear so as to make dirty or stained
- • Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
An example sentence would be:
- • "She tried to smirch his reputation with false accusations."
- • "The journalist was accused of smirching the politician's image."
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| New York Times02 Nov 1996 | Down 50 | |
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