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verb • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||||
| 44% | 7 | One who spreads frightening or malicious rumours | ||||||
noun • a person who spreads frightening rumors and stirs up trouble • an implement used for stirring | ||||||||
| 38% | 8 | Spread rumours of foreign spies during follow up | ||||||
verb • To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information. • To talk idly. • To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for. • To enjoy oneself during festivities, to make merry. | ||||||||
Like Essentially To Spread Malicious Rumours Crossword Clue
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ASPERSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ASPERSE
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6 | Spread rumours of foreign spies during follow up
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7 | Stealthy spread of malicious rumors |
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