Answer: maligns

AnswerCrossword Clue
MALIGNS

Bad-mouths

MALIGNS

Disparages

MALIGNS

Slanders

MALIGNS
Defames.
MALIGNS
Slanders.
MALIGNSDrags through the mud
MALIGNSVilifies
MALIGNSBad--mouths
MALIGNSSlings mud at