hurl brickbat

insult offend persecute revile

backbite bash belittle berate calumniate cap castigate decry defame derogate discount knock minimize nag oppress reproach ride scold signify slam slap smear sound trash upbraid vilify vituperate zing

bad-mouth blow off cuss out cut down cut to the quick do a number on dump on give a black eye pick on put down rag on rip up run down sling mud swear at tear apart

compliment

approve exalt flatter laud praise

acclaim adulate benefit care for cherish commend defend esteem help honor preserve prize protect respect revere treasure