Malign (6)
'malign' is the definition.
(I know that malign is a more specific form of the action defame)
This is all the clue.
(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" .)
'malign' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for revile that I've seen before include "Criticise in abusive language" , "Vilify" , "Run down" , "Criticise - abuse" , "Abusively criticise" .)