Defame Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 6, 2024 · 45-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between July 1994 and June 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 6, 2024 · 45-Down · 5 letters
SMEAR0 of 5 letters revealed
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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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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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