12
attack(verb, cut, slight, abuse, criticize)
12
censure(verb, attack, ruin, oppose, destroy)
12
depreciate(verb, dismiss, slight, criticize, scorn)
11
demonize
11
run down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, sound, ruin)
11
stigmatize(verb, attack, criticize, censure, shame)
10
assail(verb, attack, slight, abuse, criticize)
10
besmirch(verb, slight, criticize, insult, disgrace)
9
bad-mouth(verb, sound, ruin, slight, abuse)
9
berate(verb, attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
9
scandalize(verb, slight, abuse, criticize, crack)
9
sully(verb, disparage, belittle, taint, slander)
9
tarnish(verb, disparage, dishonor, belittle, slander)
8
disgrace(verb, ruin, oppose, destroy, push)
8
slam(verb, cut, attack, sound, ruin)
7
backbite(verb, law, attack, sound, slight)
7
belittle(verb, sound, dismiss, slight, abuse)
7
condemn(verb, attack, oppose, slight, abuse)
7
curse(noun, verb, slight, abuse, criticize)
7
rail(verb, abuse, criticize, condemn, blame)
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