7
clobber(verb, phrasal verb, beat, defeat, hit)
7
contaminate(verb, dull, hurt, catch, spoil)
7
debase(verb, hurt, crush, abuse, spoil)
7
defamation(noun, hit, slight, abuse, lying)
7
dishonor(noun, verb, hurt, ruin, disregard)
7
dishonour(noun, verb)
7
paint(verb, set, cover, increase, develop)
7
splotch(noun, verb, cover, spot, stain)
7
spray(verb, set, cover, increase, develop)
6
anoint(verb, cover, smooth, clean, spread)
6
beat(verb, attack, defeat, hit, overcome)
6
black eye(noun, expression, idiom, hit, slight)
6
black mark(noun, expression, spot, stain, blemish)
6
blotch(noun, verb, area, spot, foul)
6
degrade(verb, ruin, oppose, dismiss, destroy)
6
depreciate(verb, dismiss, slight, criticize, scorn)
6
reproach(verb, attack, sound, ruin, disregard)
6
scandal(noun, disregard, spot, confusion, stain)
6
slam(verb, attack, sound, ruin, hit)
5
abuse(noun, verb, attack, sound, hit)
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