Across
- 1. lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
- 4. rude, cranky, ill-tempered
- 6. to treat with contemptuous disregard
- 8. a period of rest or relief
- 9. that expresses movement of something
- 11. turn pale, as if in fear
- 13. of heaven or the spirit
- 14. showing deep-seated resentment
- 15. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
- 16. a shackle for the ankles or feet
- 19. a flamboyant deceiver, one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
- 20. being destroyed, damaged or ruined
- 22. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
- 23. in addition to or more.
Down
- 2. feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
- 3. rest; tranquility, relaxation
- 5. accorded a great deal of respect especially because of age, wisdom or character
- 7. showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings
- 9. a number.
- 10. most unfortunate or miserable
- 12. eager to surpass others
- 17. the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
- 18. a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
- 21. to appropriate for a special purpose, or to divide or distribute something