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call names(verb, expression, sound, insult)
4
speak ill of(verb, expression, criticize, taint)
3
cast aspersions on(verb, expression, law, attack)
2
cut to the quick(expression, sound, push, slight)
2
do a number on(verb, expression, sound, criticize)
2
give a black eye(verb, expression, sound, ruin)
2
heap dirt upon(verb, expression, phrasal verb, disrepute)
2
load with reproaches(expression, disapprobation)
2
throw mud at(expression, insult, slander, libel)
1
bring into disrepute(expression, ruin, oppose, destroy)
1
bring to naught(verb, expression, ruin, oppose)
1
cast a slur on(expression, insult, disparage, belittle)
1
cast aspersions(expression, detraction)
1
cast slur on(expression, insult, slander, libel)
1
crawl all over(expression, attack, score, scratch)
1
engage in personalities
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expose to infamy
1
find fault with(verb, expression, slight, criticize)
1
give a bad name(expression, insult, disparage, belittle)
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give a talking-to(expression, criticize, reprimand, reproach)
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