Negative attack on a political opponent Crossword Clue

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Negative attack on a political opponent 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

NEGATIVE (adjective)
1. designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions
2. not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition
NEGATIVE (verb)
1. vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
NEGATIVE (noun)
1. a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed
2. a reply of denial
POLITICAL (adjective)
1. involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

Hint 3: Anagram

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