Across
- 4. involving ludicrous or mocking of a subject
- 5. to calm or soothe
- 6. indirect or roundabout language.
- 8. The act or an instance of placing in nearness
- 9. to trick or deceive to outwit or gain an advantage
- 10. concise; abrupt; pithy (forcefully expressive)
Down
- 1. remarks that attack one's reputation
- 2. the appearance of being true or real
- 3. false; misleading; deceptive
- 7. to attack the character or reputation of; defame