Esteem and Smear

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Esteem verb - To think of in a particular way.

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Smear is an antonym for esteem.

Nearby Words: esteemed, esteeming

Smear verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

Usage example: he is willing to smear his opponent if doing so would win the election

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Esteem is an antonym for smear.

Nearby Words: smeared, smearing, smeary

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