Cryptic crossword clue
Damaging confession from politician making arrangement with opposition? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word IMPAIRING

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What does IMPAIRING mean?

IMPAIRING verb
  1. To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
  2. To grow worse; to deteriorate.
IMPAIRING noun
  1. Impairment

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