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Not A Direct Criminal Slander Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DETRACTION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DETRACTION

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We think the answer is "DETRACTION" which means:

    noun
  • • A petty disparagement
  • • The act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Her success was marred by constant detraction from her colleagues."
  • • "The politician faced detraction from the media during his entire campaign."

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