111 entries under smear topic. ×

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insult(verb, sound, push, slight, criticize)
11
scandalize(verb, slight, abuse, criticize, crack)
10
abuse(verb, attack, sound, dismiss, slight)
9
belittle(verb, sound, dismiss, slight, abuse)
9
degrade(verb, ruin, oppose, dismiss, destroy)
9
dishonor(verb, ruin, oppose, destroy, slight)
8
criticize(verb, oppose, abuse, dislike, condemn)
8
defile(verb, dull, hurt, slight, criticize)
8
taint(verb, dull, hurt, criticize, spoil)
7
backbite(verb, law, attack, sound, slight)
7
bad-mouth(verb, sound, ruin, slight, abuse)
7
censure(verb, ruin, oppose, destroy, slight)
7
derogate(verb, sound, dismiss, slight, criticize)
7
run down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, sound, ruin)
7
stain(verb, dull, hurt, push, slight)
6
brand(noun, verb, push, slight, insult)
6
debase(verb, abuse, shame, stain, disgrace)
6
reproach(verb, sound, ruin, oppose, destroy)
4
blame(verb, ruin, oppose, destroy, criticize)
4
blot(verb, dull, hurt, push, slight)
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