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Definition of bad raps

bad rap

noun

  • unwarranted criticism.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

    Citation from "Honor restored for general blamed after Nixon denied authorizing Vietnam bombing", Washington Post, Craig Whitlock, August 5 2010 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Aug 06 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Apr 20 2010.

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