Answer:

defames

Answer	Crossword Clue
DEFAMES	Maligns
DEFAMES	Discredits
DEFAMES	Casts aspersions on

DEFAMES	Vilifies
DEFAMES	Puts down
DEFAMES	Publicly attacks
DEFAMES	Traduces.
DEFAMES	Slanders.
DEFAMES	Calumniates.
DEFAMES	Libels.
DEFAMES	Calumniates

DEFAMES	Slurs
DEFAMES	Runs down
DEFAMES	Bad-mouths

Crossword

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