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noun • a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person • the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks verb • print slanderous statements against | ||||||||
| 39% | 8 | a word created by combining the words 'scandal' and 'gate' to refer to any scandal or controversy | ||||||
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| 25% | 9 | Defamatory | ||||||
adjective satellite • (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign | ||||||||
Scandal I Believe Is Somewhat Defamatory Crossword Clue
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LIBEL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LIBEL
Updated: October 14, 2023
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