Slander Crossword Clue

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Slander Crossword Answer

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SMEAR

(5 letters)

DEFAME

(6 letters)

VILIFY

(6 letters)

THATISALIE

(10 letters)

MALIGN

(6 letters)

LIBEL

(5 letters)

CALUMNY

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

Hint 1: Clue Definition

SLANDER (verb)
1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
SLANDER (noun)
1. an abusive attack on a person’s character or good name
2. words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

SMEAR
(5 letters)
DEFAME
(6 letters)
VILIFY
(6 letters)
THATISALIE
(10 letters)
MALIGN
(6 letters)
LIBEL
(5 letters)
CALUMNY
(7 letters)

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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