give bad press

blame blast castigate censure chastise chide condemn denounce excoriate reprimand

bash blister carp clobber disparage fluff fustigate hit knock lambaste pan rap reprehend reprobate reprove rip roast scorch skin slam slog slug trash trim zap

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approve commend compliment exonerate forgive laud praise

flatter lose

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