Defames Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 10, 2013 · 14-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, November 10, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 10, 2013 · 14-Down · 8 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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