3
libeling(verb, scorn, vile, hateful, disparagement)
3
scandalizing(verb, slandering)
2
calumny(noun, scorn, disparagement, vilification)
2
deceiving(noun, cheating, belittling, mean action)
2
defamation(noun, scorn, disparagement, vilification)
2
defiling(verb, disapproving)
2
denigration(noun, scorn, disparagement, vilification, belittlement)
2
denouncing(verb, disapproving, slandering)
2
derogating(verb, detracting)
2
disgracing(verb, abasing)
2
libelling
2
opprobrious(adjective, hateful, scornful, contemptuous, abusive)
2
reproaching(verb, disapproving)
2
slander(noun, scorn, disparagement, vilification)
2
stigmatizing(verb, adjective, slandering)
2
sullying(verb, slandering)
2
tarnishing(verb, slandering)
2
vilification(noun, scorn, disparagement)
1
abasing(verb, abasing)
1
abrading(verb, detracting)
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