5
bad-mouth(verb, sound, ruin, slight, abuse)
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cream(verb, phrasal verb, beat, defeat, smooth)
5
dab(noun, verb, cover, touch, spread)
5
decry(verb, attack, sound, oppose, dismiss)
5
derogate(verb, attack, sound, dismiss, slight)
5
detract(verb, push, slight, criticize, scorn)
5
disrepute(noun, disregard, confusion, shame, disgrace)
5
drub(verb, hit, win, thump, bash)
5
expose(noun, verb, attack, ruin, oppose)
5
fleck(noun, mark, spread, spot, blemish)
5
hit(noun, verb, beat, attack, ruin)
5
innuendo(noun, slight, stain, accusation)
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insinuation(noun, slight, stain, accusation, innuendo)
5
malignment
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obloquy(noun, disregard, hit, slight, abuse)
5
onus(slight, spot, stain, blemish, accusation)
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overlay(verb, set, cover, increase, develop)
5
overwhelm(verb, beat, defeat, overcome, win)
5
reflection(slight, stain, accusation, innuendo)
5
scorch(verb, attack, ruin, dismiss, push)
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