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drag name through mud

VERB

libel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defame

STRONG

asperse blister burlesque calumniate caricature crack denigrate derogate knock malign mark revile roast scandalize scorch sizzle slur smear traduce travesty vilify

WEAK

bad-mouth give a black eye mark wrong tear down

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment flatter honor laud praise

WEAK

tell the truth