Political attack, of a sort Crossword Clue

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Political attack, of a sort 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

POLITICAL (adjective)
1. involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
ATTACK (noun)
1. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
2. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
ATTACK (verb)
1. attack in speech or writing
2. take the initiative and go on the offensive

Hint 3: Anagram

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