| stigmatize(verb, hurt, dirty, corrupt, stain) |
| libel(verb, ruin, push, slight, criticize) |
| scorch(verb, mark, ruin, push, slight) |
| smudge(verb, dull, attack, hurt, clean) |
| befoul(verb, dull, attack, hurt, ruin) |
| begrime(verb, dull, hurt, clean, spoil) |
| blot(verb, dull, hurt, push, slight) |
| disgrace(verb, dull, hurt, ruin, push) |
| foul(verb, hurt, harm, spoil, dirty) |
| melanize |
| obscure(verb, cover, protect, dim, shield) |
| sear(verb, mark, burn, scorch, singe) |
| shadow(verb, cover, obscure, protect, dim) |
| traduce(verb, ruin, push, slight, criticize) |
| besmear(verb, attack, clean, slander, defile) |
| cloud(verb, cover, attack, hurt, harm) |
| nigrify |
| singe(verb, mark, burn, scorch) |
| disparage(verb, criticize, insult, disgrace, offend) |
| eclipse(verb, cover, obscure, protect, dim) |