6
maligns(verb, slanders, abases, detracts)
5
decries(verb, detracts)
5
denigrates(verb, disapproves, slanders)
5
vilifies(verb, disapproves, slanders)
4
blackens(verb, slanders)
4
calumniates(verb, slanders)
4
detracts(noun, verb, slanders, detracts)
4
disparages(verb, disapproves, detracts)
4
libels(noun, verb, slanders)
4
slanders(noun, verb, slanders)
4
traduces(verb, slanders)
3
besmirches(verb, slanders)
3
defiles(noun, verb, disapproves)
3
discredits(verb, disapproves, slanders)
3
dishonors(verb, slanders, abases)
3
shames(noun, verb, slanders, abases)
3
smears(noun, verb, slanders)
2
besmears(verb, slanders)
2
degrades(verb, abases)
2
denounces(verb, disapproves, slanders)
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