111 entries under smear topic. ×

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demean(verb, slight, slur)
4
put down(verb, expression, sound, ruin, oppose)
4
tear down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, law, attack)
3
accuse(verb, criticize, insult, disparage)
3
badmouth(verb, ruin, abuse, criticize, disgrace)
3
blemish(verb, dull, hurt, push, slight)
3
embarrass(verb, dull, hurt, spoil, shock)
3
humiliate(verb, shame, insult, stain, discredit)
3
offend(verb, sound, push, slight, shock)
3
pan(verb, ruin, dismiss, slight, abuse)
3
ruin(verb, oppose, destroy, dislike, condemn)
3
scorch(verb, ruin, dismiss, push, slight)
3
slam(verb, sound, ruin, dismiss, slight)
2
attack(verb, slight, abuse, criticize, insult)
2
befoul(verb, dull, hurt, ruin, criticize)
2
blister(verb, ruin, push, slight, abuse)
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blow off(expression, sound, push, slight, insult)
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cap(verb, sound, push, slight, insult)
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corrupt(verb, dull, hurt, spoil, shame)
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cut to the quick(expression, idiom, sound, push, slight)
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