throw mud at

besmirch denigrate discredit disgrace disparage malign scandalize smear vilify

asperse belie blacken blister calumniate detract dishonor knock pan roast scorch slam stigmatize traduce vituperate

bad-mouth cast aspersions cast slur on do a number on put zingers on speak evil of villainize

commend compliment flatter honor laud praise

approve exalt