muckrake Synonyms

go to grass roots smear slander revile malign libel electioneer disparage detract derogate depreciate smirch sully cast a slur on inquisite hell-raiser politick barnstorm run down criticize vilify traduce tarnish denigrate defile blaspheme blacken bespatter besmirch belittle belie backbite attack assail asperse blister blot defame decry crusading crusade contest contemn canvass campaign calumniate brand agitate