8
disparaging(verb, adjective, offensive, negative, demanding)
6
derogatory(adjective, sharp, offensive, demanding, cutting)
5
defamatory(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, immoral, shocking)
5
disadvantageous(adjective, damaging, disparaging, hurtful, detrimental)
5
vilifying(verb, offensive, unpleasant, immoral, shocking)
4
decrying(verb, offensive, disparaging, pejorative)
4
defaming(verb, slandering)
4
deprecating(verb, adjective, offensive, disparaging, pejorative)
4
lessening(noun, verb)
4
libelous(adjective, derogatory, detraction)
4
maligning(verb, offensive, unpleasant, immoral, shocking)
4
pejorative(adjective, offensive, negative, damaging, disparaging)
3
calumniating(verb, slandering)
3
denigrating(verb, adjective, protesting, slandering)
3
depreciating(verb, adjective)
3
derogating
3
diminishing(verb, adjective)
3
invidious(adjective, hateful)
3
reducing
3
sarcastic(adjective, offensive, negative, demanding, unfavorable)
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