Answer: denigrate

AnswerCrossword Clue
DENIGRATEBlacken the name of.
DENIGRATEDefame
DENIGRATEMalign; slander
DENIGRATESully
DENIGRATEPut down
DENIGRATERun down
DENIGRATEBelittle
denigrateto speak badly of
denigrateto blacken, defame