smear

Synonyms: apply bedaub besmirch blur coat cover dab daub defile dirty discolor overlay overspread patch plaster slop smudge soil spatter spray sprinkle stain sully taint tar tarnish

Synonyms: asperse badmouth befoul besmirch blacken blackguard blister calumniate defame defile denigrate discolor drag through mud give a black eye hit libel malign pan poormouth rap rip up scorch slam slander sling mud slur sully taint traduce vilify

Antonyms: honor laud upgrade