Malign (6)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">malign</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that malign is a more specific form of the action defame)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for defame that I've seen before include "Run down" , "to pretetrate slander?" , "Injure the reputation of" , "Smear" , "Attack good reputation, speak ill of" .)
(Other definitions for insult that I've seen before include "Speak or act inm abusive way" , "Abuse (someone)" , "A deliberately offensive remark" , "Slight - affront" , "Treat disrespectfully" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">malign</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for revile that I've seen before include "Run down" , "Criticise - abuse" , "Upbraid, berate" , "Upbraid or abuse" , "Abuse verbally" .)