| bully | (verb) discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | Synonyms: browbeat, swagger |
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| (verb) be bossy towards | Synonyms: ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm |
| sully | (verb) charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | Synonyms: asperse, besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, slander, smear, smirch |
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| (verb) make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically | Synonyms: defile, maculate, stain, tarnish |
| (verb) place under suspicion or cast doubt upon | Synonyms: cloud, corrupt, defile, taint |