Across
- 4. v. Make an attack in return for a similar attack; repay (an injury or insult) in kind.
- 6. v. Say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical.
- 9. n. The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
- 10. adj. not feeling or showing emotion.
Down
- 1. n. A future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
- 2. n. The process of taking legal action.
- 3. adj. (of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.
- 5. n. An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
- 7. v. Refuse to accept; reject; deny the truth or validity of.
- 8. v. Appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).