Lipstick mishap Crossword Clue

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Lipstick mishap 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

LIPSTICK (noun)
1. makeup that is used to color the lips
LIPSTICK (verb)
1. apply lipstick to
2. form by tracing with lipstick
MISHAP (noun)
1. an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
2. an instance of misfortune

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