56 entries under abuse topic. ×

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aspersion(noun, expression, law, attack, slight)
15
disparagement(noun, attack, show, slight)
12
slander(noun, expression, law, attack, hit)
11
calumny(noun, expression, law, attack, hit)
11
derogation(noun, attack, show, scorn)
10
obloquy(noun, hit, slight, shame)
10
scandal(noun, expression, law, attack)
10
vilification(noun, expression, law, attack, slight)
9
denigration(noun, expression, law, attack, show)
8
belittlement(noun, attack, show, scorn)
8
libel(noun, expression, law, attack, hit)
7
backbiting(noun, hit, slight, shame)
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deprecation(noun, attack, show, scorn)
6
tale(noun, shame, insult, lie)
5
calumniation(noun, expression, law, attack)
4
damage(noun, slander, disparagement, misrepresentation)
4
harm(noun, slander, disparagement, misrepresentation)
4
hurt(noun, slander, disparagement, misrepresentation)
4
injury(noun, slander, disparagement, misrepresentation)
4
injustice(noun, slander, disparagement, misrepresentation)
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