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noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | ||||||||
| 29% | 4 | Mishandled | ||||||
noun • a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon • an impact (as from a collision) • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • an unpleasant or disappointing surprise • a strong current of air • street names for cocaine • forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth verb • exhale hard • be blowing or storming • free of obstruction by blowing air through • be in motion due to some air or water current • make a sound as if blown • shape by blowing • be inadequate or objectionable • make a mess of, destroy or ruin • spend thoughtlessly; throw away • spend lavishly or wastefully on • sound by having air expelled through a tube • play or sound a wind instrument • provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation • cause air to go in, on, or through • cause to move by means of an air current • spout moist air from the blowhole • leave; informal or rude • deposit eggs (of insects) • cause to be revealed and jeopardized • show off • allow to regain its breath • melt, break, or become otherwise unusable • burst suddenly | ||||||||
| 29% | 7 | Dead, having mishandled gun, his epitaph issued | ||||||
noun • the act of applying force in order to move something away | ||||||||
Mafia To End Mishandled Smear Crossword Clue
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DEFAMATION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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DEFAMATION
Updated: October 14, 2023
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