9
criticism(noun, abuse)
8
abuse(noun, attack, kindness, obedience)
7
contempt
7
shame
6
sarcasm
4
hatred(adjective, dislike, hate, abhor)
3
detraction(noun, good, praise, slander, misrepresentation)
3
obloquy
3
angry speech
3
insult
3
scorn
2
denunciation
2
disparagement
2
vilification
2
derision(noun, respect, insult, disrespect)
2
insulting remark
2
put-down
2
reproof
2
slander
1
disapproval
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