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verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

98%9Exact Match!
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

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verb

• To tire excessively.

• To become excessively tired.

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New York Times03 Sep 2009 Across 63
New York Times26 Dec 1999 Down 82
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