9
shaming(noun, verb, adjective, offensive, vile)
7
degrading(noun, verb, adjective, cheating, belittling)
6
maligning(verb, detracting, slandering, abasing)
5
denigrating(verb, disapproving, slandering)
5
traducing(verb, adjective, scorn, disparagement, vilification)
5
vilifying(verb, disapproving, slandering)
4
blackening(verb, slandering)
4
calumniating(verb, slandering)
4
decrying(verb, detracting)
4
discrediting(verb, disapproving, slandering)
4
dishonoring(noun, verb, adjective, offensive, vile)
4
disparaging(verb, adjective, disapproving, detracting)
4
meanness(noun, cheating, belittling, denigration, mean action)
4
slandering(verb, slandering)
4
smearing(verb, scorn, disparagement, vilification, slandering)
3
aspersing
3
besmearing(verb, slandering)
3
besmirching(verb, slandering)
3
cheating(noun, belittling, mean action)
3
detracting(verb, detracting, slandering)
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