33 entries under libel topic. ×

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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)
6
aspersion(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, censure)
4
disparagement(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, shame)
3
depreciation(noun, scorn, censure, shame, blame)
3
lie(noun, abuse, scorn, censure, blame)
3
tale(noun, abuse, scorn, censure, shame)
2
belittlement(noun, abuse, scorn, censure, shame)
2
vilification(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, insult)
2
backstabbing(noun, abuse, scorn, censure, shame)
2
character assassination(noun, expression, insult, slur, offense)
2
traducement(noun, abuse, insult, slur, offense)
1
black eye(noun, expression, hit, slight, abuse)
1
cheap shot(noun, expression, insult, slur, offense)
1
denigration(noun, abuse, scorn, insult, ridicule)
1
dirt(noun, insult, slur, offense, slander)
1
dirty laundry(noun, expression, insult, slur, offense)
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