drag through the mud

besmirch blacken contaminate daub discolor dye smear smudge sully tar tarnish tint

animalize bastardize bestialize blemish blot brutalize color corrupt debase debauch defile demoralize deprave disgrace mark pervert soil spot tinge

bleach clean whiten

beautify cleanse honor improve moralize pale praise purify upgrade value

besmirch blacken corrupt debase defile discolor disgrace dishonor smear smudge taint tar tarnish

blot contaminate debauch dirty mark spot

make unclean

clean enhance esteem honor improve laud praise purify upgrade

cleanse sterilize