8
insinuation(noun, slight, abuse, suggestion, stain)
8
sarcasm(noun, cut, ridicule, dig, contempt)
8
slam(noun, cut, hit, slight, abuse)
8
stain(noun, slight, smear, accusation, innuendo)
8
stigma(noun, slight, stain, smear, accusation)
7
affront(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, shame)
7
backbiting(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, censure)
7
blemish(noun, slight, stain, smear, accusation)
7
hit(noun, cut, slight, abuse, censure)
7
insult(noun, communication, slight, censure, suggestion)
7
knock(noun, cut, hit, slight, abuse)
7
put-down(noun, cut, slight, abuse, scorn)
7
spot(noun, verb)
6
blur(verb, slight, stain, smear, accusation)
6
discredit(noun, slight, scorn, censure, shame)
6
imputation(noun, blame, suggestion, criticism, insinuation)
6
infamy(shame, disgrace, dishonor, defamation)
6
reproach(noun, slight, scorn, censure, shame)
6
sprinkling
5
accusation(noun, slight, stain, smear, slur)
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