give a bad name

belittle besmirch defame defile denigrate disparage libel malign scandalize smear sully tarnish vilify

asperse assail attack backbite belie blaspheme blister blot calumniate curse damage decry depreciate derogate detract dishonor hit hurt injure muckrake pan plaster revile roast scorch slam slur smirch sneer strumpet traduce

bad-mouth blacken name cast a slur on run smear campaign sling mud tear down

approve clean commend compliment flatter honor laud praise

aid assist cure exalt fix heal help increase mend

glorify

besmirch blight cloud corrupt damage discredit harm hurt infect muddy poison pollute smear spoil stain sully tar tarnish

adulterate blacken blemish blot blur brand cook crumble cut debase decay decompose defile deprave discolor disgrace dishonor disintegrate doctor foul putrefy rot shame soil spike stigmatize trash turn water

break down cast a slur crud up water down

aid assist benefit bless clean cleanse fix help honor improve mend purify

beautify build clarify clear combine develop enhance esteem flourish grow praise put together respect unite upgrade

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