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reprimand(abuse, censure, blame, venom, vituperation)
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reviling(abuse, deception, blame, dishonesty, deceit)
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rumor(shame, lie, disgrace, dishonor, falsehood)
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rumour
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scorcher(noun, shame, insult, disgrace, dishonor)
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scuttlebutt(talk, chatter, news, buzz, drivel)
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signifying(noun, censure, blame, curse, invective)
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slime(noun, insult, offense, slander, disparagement)
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small talk(expression, talk, chatter, news, buzz)
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smear word
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smearing(scorn, disparagement, vilification)
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smirch
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sprinkling
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stain(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, spot)
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stigma(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, spot)
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story(talk, chatter, news, buzz, drivel)
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