Cryptic crossword clue
Facing attack, Arab leader dismissing article’s abuse 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word INSULT

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The straight part
We know that "abuse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case abuse = insult.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INSULT mean?

INSULT noun
  1. Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; a particular act or statement having this effect.
  2. Something that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality).
  3. Something causing disease or injury to the body or bodily processes; the injury so caused.
  4. An assault or attack; (specifically) an assault, attack, or onset carried out without preparation.
  5. An act of leaping upon.
INSULT verb
  1. To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).
  2. To assail, assault, or attack; (specifically) to carry out an assault, attack, or onset without preparation.
  3. To behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (against or over someone).
  4. To leap or trample upon.

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