4
reproach(noun, honor, praise, dishonor, criticism)
4
reproof(noun, praise)
4
scorn(noun, respect, contempt)
4
shame
3
animadversion
3
blame(noun, disregard, praise, retreat)
3
denial(noun, opposition, sanction, ban, confirmation)
3
detraction(good, praise)
3
dissatisfaction(noun, calm, ease, satisfaction)
3
hate(noun, love, disregard, pleasure, happiness)
3
hatred(noun, love, respect, regard, opposition)
3
reprobation(noun, praise, retreat)
3
slander
3
veto(noun, opposition, ban, permission)
2
admonition
2
ban(noun, opposition, sanction)
2
caveat
2
curse
2
depreciation
2
disesteem
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