Mascara mishap Crossword Clue

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Mascara mishap 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

MASCARA (noun)
1. makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes
MISHAP (noun)
1. an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
2. an instance of misfortune

Hint 3: Anagram

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