Calumniate Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, December 24, 2024 · 55-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 24, 2024 · 55-Down · 5 letters
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charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
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