| besmirch(verb, slight, criticize, insult, disgrace) |
| depreciate(verb, dismiss, slight, criticize, scorn) |
| insult(verb, push, slight, abuse, criticize) |
| belittle(verb, dismiss, slight, abuse, criticize) |
| bespatter(verb, detraction) |
| criticize(verb, abuse, dispute, challenge, condemn) |
| deprecate(verb, dismiss, slight, criticize, lower) |
| derogate(verb, dismiss, slight, criticize, scorn) |
| discredit(verb, ruin, dismiss, push, slight) |
| disgrace(verb, ruin, push, slight, criticize) |
| run down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, dismiss, abuse) |
| sully(verb, stain, disparage, belittle, taint) |
| vituperate(verb, abuse, criticize, condemn, disparage) |
| accuse(verb, bad, negative, say, scandal) |
| censure(noun, verb, slight, abuse, criticize) |
| condemn(verb, bad, slight, abuse, criticize) |
| drag through the mud |
| lampoon(shock, outrage, horrify, detraction) |
| scandal(noun, verb, bad, negative, say) |
| tarnish(verb, stain, disparage, belittle, blot) |