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The Clue

Malign; slander (9 letter answer)

The Answer

DENIGRATE

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Notes

The answer DENIGRATE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.

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Definition

DENIGRATE as a verb:

1. (minimize, belittle, denigrate, derogate) = cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence"
2. (defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch) = 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"