10
slander(noun, hit, slight, abuse, scorn)
9
obloquy(noun, hit, slight, abuse, shame)
8
defamation(noun, hit, slight, abuse, blame)
8
calumny(noun, hit, slight, abuse, scorn)
8
detraction(noun, hit, slight, abuse, shame)
7
scandal(noun, abuse, scorn, censure, shame)
6
aspersion(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, censure)
4
disparagement(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, shame)
3
accusation(slight, blame, slur, slander)
3
catty(adjective, nasty, malicious, spiteful, ironic)
3
depreciation(noun, scorn, censure, shame, blame)
3
libel(noun, hit, slight, abuse, insult)
3
libelous(adjective, immoral, shocking, untrue, outrageous)
3
lie(noun, abuse, scorn, censure, blame)
3
scandalous(adjective, immoral, shocking, outrageous, disreputable)
3
tale(noun, abuse, scorn, censure, shame)
2
belittlement(noun, abuse, scorn, censure, shame)
2
dishonest(adjective, false, deceitful, lying, ironic)
2
vilification(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, insult)
2
vituperation(noun, hit, slight, abuse, knock)
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