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Slanderous Denigration Of Character Crossword Clue
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SMEAR which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SMEAR
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SMEAR" which means:
- noun
- • Slanderous defamation
- • A thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
- • A blemish made by dirt
- • An act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb
- • Stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
- • Make a smudge on; soil by smudging
- • Cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
- • Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
An example sentence would be:
- • "He accidentally got a smear of paint on his shirt."
- • "There was a smear of chocolate on her face."
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| The Guardian Quick03 Aug 2011 | Down 17 | |
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