20 entries under detraction topic. ×

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defamatory(adjective, law, attack, offensive, unpleasant)
17
slanderous(adjective, law, attack, offensive, unpleasant)
13
libelous(adjective, law, attack, crimes, derogatory)
12
calumniatory(adjective, slanderous)
11
abusive
10
derogatory(adjective, offensive, disparaging, uncomplimentary)
9
disparaging(adjective, offensive, pejorative)
8
deprecatory(adjective, offensive, disparaging, uncomplimentary)
8
scurrilous
2
catty
2
detractory
2
sarcastic(adjective, offensive, disparaging, pejorative)
1
foul-mouthed
1
sardonic
0
detracting(offensive, unpleasant, immoral, shocking, untrue)
0
cynical
0
foul-spoken
0
foul-tongued
0
satirical
0
scurrile
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