ICONISE Antonyms

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• reduce the level of land, as by erosion

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• lower the grade of something; reduce its worth

• remove the value from; deprive of its value

• lower the value or quality of

• lose in value

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

• the state of being held in low esteem

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

• damage the reputation of

• reject as false; refuse to accept

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

• discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

• spread negative information about