7
stigma(noun, mark, respect, slight, abuse)
6
darken(verb, dull, reduce, lower, dirty)
6
dim(verb, dull, reduce, diminish, lower)
6
dishonor(verb, hurt, mark, slight, abuse)
6
disparage(verb, slight, criticize, shame, insult)
6
reproach(noun, verb, slight, abuse, scorn)
6
scar(noun, verb, cut, hurt, mark)
6
spatter(noun, verb, cover, attack, mark)
6
splotch(noun, verb, mark, dirty, stain)
5
attaint(noun, verb, mark, respect, spot)
5
bleach(verb, break, dull, hurt, ruin)
5
deface(verb, break, cut, hurt, ruin)
5
dirt(noun, stain, blemish, uncleanness, grime)
5
grime(noun, verb, dull, dirty, corrupt)
5
libel(verb, slight, criticize, shame, insult)
5
onus(noun, mark, respect, blemish, imperfection)
5
scandalize(verb, criticize, disparage, belittle, taint)
5
smoke(verb, corrupt, foul, stain, smear)
5
smut(verb, attack, clean, stain, ground)
5
smutch(verb, corrupt, foul, stain, smear)
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