6
libel(verb, slight, criticize, shame, insult)
6
slur(verb, slight, criticize, shame, insult)
6
smutch(verb, clean, foul, stain, smear)
5
adulterate(verb, hurt, harm, spoil, dirty)
5
calumniate
5
corrupt
5
demoralize(verb, blemish, soil, tarnish)
5
denigrate
5
depreciate(verb, slight, criticize, insult, disparage)
5
mark(verb, dull, ruin, damage, spoil)
5
slander
5
spatter(verb, cover, attack, mark, criticize)
5
traduce(verb, stain, disparage, belittle, taint)
4
asperse
4
attaint(verb, shame, stain, disgrace, discredit)
4
bedaub(verb, cover, spread, stain, smear)
4
belittle(verb, insult, disparage, slur, malign)
4
besoil(verb, clean, foul, stain, smear)
4
blur(verb, cover, hurt, ruin, damage)
4
brand(noun, verb, hurt, spoil, dirty)
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