Trash-talk Crossword Clue

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CALUMNIATE

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(noun)
1. (Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TALK (verb)
1. exchange thoughts; talk with
2. use language
TALK (noun)
1. an exchange of ideas via conversation
2. a speech that is open to the public
TRASH (noun)
1. worthless material that is to be disposed of
2. nonsensical talk or writing
TRASH (verb)
1. dispose of (something useless or old)
2. express a totally negative opinion of

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CALUMNIATE
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