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Smear Slander Crossword Clue

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

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199%8Exact Match!
232%7Smear last bit of oil into power tool
325%8Slander secretly

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "BESMIRCH" which means:

    verb
  • • Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
  • • Smear so as to make dirty or stained

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He did not want to besmirch his reputation by associating with criminals."
  • • "The tabloids tried to besmirch the actress's name with scandalous rumors."

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