drag (one's) name through the mud

To disparage someone publicly, especially to the detriment of his or her reputation. I'm trying to maintain a fair and respectable campaign, and Brad totally dragged my name through the mud! Don't drag my name through the mud—you're the one who messed up the budget!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ketevan	-	Georgian
Perele	-	Yiddish
Manami	mah-nah-mee	Japanese
Brant	BRANT	English
Chikumbutso	-	Southern African, Chewa
Evalyn	-	English