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patch(noun, verb, cover, spread, stain)
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plaster(verb, cover, slight, spread, insult)
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polluted
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profane(verb, catch, twist, corrupt, foul)
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put down(verb, expression, slight, shame, insult)
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put zingers on(expression, idiom, insult, slander, libel)
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rape(corrupt, taint, sully)
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ravish(corrupt, taint, sully)
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reduce(verb, shame, stain, disparage, discredit)
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rip up(verb, expression, disparage, degrade, belittle)
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rub(verb, cover, spread, coat, daub)
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run down(verb, expression, criticize, insult, disparage)
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run smear campaign(expression, idiom, insult, disparage, belittle)
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scar
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scuzz up(expression, corrupt, taint, sully)
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sear
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seduce(corrupt, taint, sully)
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shade
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shadow
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singe
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