smearing

character assassination defamation

aspersion calumniation calumny deprecation derogation detraction disparagement libel put down ridicule scorn slander traducement vilification

defaming libeling traducing

approval compliment flattery praise

accusation censure denouncement indictment invective reprimand

arraignment blame castigation charge derogation fulmination incrimination knock obloquy rap reprehension reprobation stigmatization vilification

cursing damning dressing down upbraidment

compliment praise

exculpation exoneration flattery

appreciation approval commendation