4
slur(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, spot)
4
spot(noun, mark, respect, slight, abuse)
4
taint(noun, mark, respect, slight, abuse)
4
tarnish(noun, mark, respect, slight, abuse)
3
bruise(noun, black, discoloration, contusion)
3
obloquy(noun, hit, slight, abuse, scorn)
3
reversal
3
setback
2
accusation(slight, stain, smear, slur, slander)
2
affront(noun, attack, slight, abuse, scorn)
2
animadversion(hit, slight, abuse, stain, knock)
2
blow
2
brickbat(slight, stain, smear)
2
calumny(noun, hit, slight, abuse, insult)
2
censure(noun, spot, shame, dislike, hatred)
2
contusion(noun, blemish, discoloration, bruise)
2
dirty dig(expression, attack, hit, slight, abuse)
2
discredit(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, spot)
2
disparagement(noun, slight, insult, slur, offense)
2
dump(noun, slight, insult, suggestion, stain)
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