Synonyms: sully, defame, denigrate, calumniate, besmirch, asperse, slander, smear, smirch
Definition: charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Usage: The journalists have defamed me! The article in the paper sullied my reputation
Definition: blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
Usage: he charged the director with indifference
Synonyms: denigrate, derogate, belittle, minimize
Definition: cause to seem less serious; play down
Usage: Don't belittle his influence
Similar words: belittle, pick at, disparage
Definition: express a negative opinion of
Usage: She disparaged her student's efforts