of mice and men

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Across
  1. 3. /a derisive or contemptuous action or speech.
  2. 7. /tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing; disparaging; depreciatory.
  3. 9. /having the attention attracted and held by a person or thing having unique power or charm, unusual character, etc.; enthralled or captivated.
  4. 11. /to gather or collect, often in gradual degrees; heap up.
  5. 12. /in a belligerent or hostile way; defiantly or aggressively.
  6. 13. /in a way that is required by moral or legal obligation, societal or cultural expectations, or a person’s position or occupation.
  7. 14. /a tree, Ficus sycomorus, of the Middle East, related to the common fig, bearing an edible fruit.
Down
  1. 1. /with uniform or patterned repetition, as of a beat or a particular movement or sound.
  2. 2. /in a way that symbolizes victory or success.
  3. 4. /impressive in size, appearance, or general effect.
  4. 5. /in a sullen, gloomy, or ill-humored way.
  5. 6. /deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
  6. 8. /in a domineering or haughty manner.
  7. 10. /turned away or aside.
  8. 12. /a bundle, usually of bedding and other possessions, carried by a hobo.