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sling mud(insult, disparage, belittle, slur)
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speak ill of(verb, idiom, criticize, taint)
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take a swipe at(idiom, criticize, taint, slander)
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tamper with(harm, spoil, injure)
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tear down(disparage, belittle, taint, slander)
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throw mud at(verb, idiom)
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wear away(harm, spoil, injure)
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wreak havoc on(idiom, harm, spoil, injure)
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badge of infamy
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blot sully(idiom, disrepute)
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bad name(noun, slight, abuse, spot)
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bad odor(noun, slight, abuse, spot)
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be held
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be rash about
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become lighter(verb, dull, lighten, bleach)
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become paler(verb, dull, lighten, bleach)
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blot on landscape(noun, idiom, uncleanness, grime)
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break down(hurt, dirty, corrupt, stain)
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bring into disrepute(verb, idiom, shame, stain)
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bring shame on(verb, idiom, shame, stain)
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