Spread false accusations about Crossword Clue

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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

SPREAD (adjective)
1. fully extended in width
2. distributed or spread over a considerable extent
SPREAD (verb)
1. strew or distribute over an area
2. distribute or disperse widely
SPREAD (noun)
1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
2. act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
FALSE (adjective)
1. adopted in order to deceive
2. inaccurate in pitch
FALSE (adverb)
1. in a disloyal and faithless manner

Hint 3: Anagram

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