Defame during a campaign Crossword Clue

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Defame during a campaign Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
2. a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope
(verb)
1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
2. make a smudge on; soil by smudging

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CAMPAIGN (noun)
1. several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
2. a race between candidates for elective office
CAMPAIGN (verb)
1. go on a campaign; go off to war
2. run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
DEFAME (verb)
1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Hint 3: Anagram

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