7
run down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, sound, ruin)
7
stain(verb, dull, hurt, push, slight)
6
abase(verb, shame, stain, disgrace, discredit)
6
brand(noun, verb, push, slight, insult)
6
cast aspersions on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, law)
6
debase(verb, abuse, shame, stain, disgrace)
6
dishonour
6
reproach(verb, sound, ruin, oppose, destroy)
5
belie(verb, shock, insult, disparage, belittle)
5
condemn(verb, oppose, slight, criticize, shock)
5
soil(verb, dull, hurt, dirty, corrupt)
4
bespatter(verb, detraction)
4
blame(verb, ruin, oppose, destroy, criticize)
4
blaspheme(insult, disparage, belittle, slur, accuse)
4
blot(verb, dull, hurt, push, slight)
4
demean(verb, slight, smear, slur)
4
demonize
4
diminish(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, disparage)
4
disapprove(verb, disapprove)
4
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