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verb (v)

• cause to seem less serious; play down(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  belittle, derogate, minimize
  

  source: wordnet30
• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  asperse, besmirch, calumniate, defame, slander, smear, smirch, sully
  

  source: wordnet30
• To blacken thoroughly; to make very black.(verb)

  source: webster1913