One Who Punishes Company Going To Press After Scandal Initially

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	7		Exact Match!
noun • a whip used to inflict punishment • something causing misery or death • a person who inspires fear or dread verb • punish severely; excoriate • whip • cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
	39%	8		a word created by combining the words 'scandal' and 'gate' to refer to any scandal or controversy
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	30%	7		Turn up with hesitation after scandal initially resulted in defamation
noun • words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name verb • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

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