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Maligns Or Besets Crossword Clue

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verb

• attack someone physically or emotionally

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

• attack in speech or writing

36%8Besets
verb

• cause great unhappiness for; distress

• cause physical pain or suffering in

36%8Besets a location with armed forces
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