2
abuse(noun, hit, wrong, slight, shame)
2
disparagement(noun, slight, scorn, insult, disrespect)
1
Bronx cheer(noun, expression, scorn, insult, disrespect)
1
affront(noun, shame, insult, disgrace, embarrassment)
1
aspersion(noun, slight, slur, slander, exhibition)
1
brickbat(noun, wrong, slight, scorn, insult)
1
butt(noun, scorn, insult, disrespect, disdain)
1
comeback(noun, scorn, insult, disrespect, disdain)
1
contempt(noun, scorn, insult, disrespect, disdain)
1
contumely(noun, scorn, shame, insult, disgrace)
1
crack(noun, scorn, insult, disrespect, disdain)
1
derision(noun, scorn, insult, disrespect, disdain)
1
dig(noun, scorn, insult, disrespect, disdain)
1
dirty deed(noun, expression, wrong, slight, insult)
1
disrespect(noun, scorn, shame, insult, disgrace)
1
dump(noun, scorn, insult, disrespect, disdain)
1
indignity(noun, slight, shame, insult, disgrace)
1
injury(noun, wrong, slight, shame, insult)
1
insult(noun, wrong, slight, scorn, disgrace)
1
jab(noun, scorn, insult, disrespect, disdain)
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