107 entries under smear topic. ×

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slur(noun, verb, slight, abuse, criticize)
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
scar(noun, verb, cut, hurt, mark)
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spatter(noun, verb, cover, attack, mark)
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splotch(noun, verb, mark, dirty, stain)
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grime(noun, verb, dull, dirty, corrupt)
5
libel(verb, slight, criticize, shame, insult)
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smoke(verb, corrupt, foul, stain)
5
smutch(verb, corrupt, foul, stain)
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blister(noun, verb, mark, slight, spot)
4
mess up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hurt, ruin)
4
rust(noun, verb, break, dull, hurt)
4
tar(verb, dull, cover, hurt, spread)
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pale(verb, dull, reduce, diminish, lower)
3
score(noun, verb, stain, blemish, scratch)
3
bruise(noun, verb, hurt, mark, ruin)
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check(noun, verb, stain, blemish, scratch)
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