15
aspersion(noun, expression, law, attack, slight)
15
disparagement(noun, attack, show, slight, abuse)
14
defamation(noun, expression, law, attack, slight)
12
depreciation(noun, attack, show, scorn, shame)
12
slander(noun, expression, law, attack, hit)
11
calumny(noun, expression, law, attack, hit)
11
derogation(noun, attack, show, abuse, scorn)
10
obloquy(noun, hit, slight, abuse, shame)
10
scandal(noun, expression, law, attack, abuse)
10
vilification(noun, expression, law, attack, slight)
9
denigration(noun, expression, law, attack, show)
8
belittlement(noun, attack, show, abuse, scorn)
8
libel(noun, expression, law, attack, hit)
7
backbiting(noun, hit, slight, abuse, shame)
7
censure(noun, insult, disapproval, disapprobation, denigration)
6
deprecation(noun, attack, show, abuse, scorn)
6
reduction(noun, withdrawal, removal)
6
tale(noun, abuse, shame, insult, lie)
5
abuse(noun, hit, slight, insult, lie)
5
calumniation(noun, expression, law, attack, abuse)
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