Its An Insult To Speak Like An Iranian

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	99%	9		Exact Match!
noun • a disparaging remark • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name • the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
	23%	6		A legendary bird-like creature in Iranian mythology
noun • a broad kaftan with long sleeves, worn by the nobility in Russia in the 16th and 17th centuries.
	23%	14		Has different sects like Parsi and Iranian
noun • system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil)

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	Clue	Source
1	A legendary bird-like creature in Iranian mythology
2	Has different sects like Parsi and Iranian
3	Insult sounds like ugly rumour, for starters The Guardian Cryptic - 05 Nov 2015	The Guardian Cryptic / 05 Nov 2015
4	Insult the sovereign, say, when changing sides at the front like a traitor The Guardian Cryptic - 11 Aug 2015	The Guardian Cryptic / 11 Aug 2015
5	Iranian currency with a 75-Across on its bills New York Times - 08 Dec 2019	New York Times / 08 Dec 2019
6	Seabird said to draw blood from its own breast with its pouched beak to feed its young, thus a symbol of self-sacrifice and motherly love to the nation co-opted for Elizabeth I Telegraph Giant General Knowledge - 25 Mar 2023	Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 25 Mar 2023
7	Speak disparagingly of - speak indistinctly The Guardian Quick - 11 Aug 2005	The Guardian Quick / 11 Aug 2005

Defamation
Slanderous insinuation
When one appears in person, it's slander
Pejorative allusion to snake by senior rambler
No praises (anag) — disparaging remark
Extravagant praises? No!
Slander a small individual I introduced

Slur like individual admitting onset of inebriation
Like Nutmeg in character, one's maliciously cast
Like something that may be first, second or third, without one negative comment
Slur like individual imbibing martini finally
No praises (anag) — disparaging comment
After moving praise, son gets critical comment
Slander when individual takes Independent

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