24 entries under defamation topic. ×

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aspersion(noun, expression, law, attack, slight)
15
disparagement(noun, attack, show, slight, abuse)
12
depreciation(noun, attack, show, scorn, shame)
12
slander(noun, expression, law, attack, hit)
11
calumny(noun, expression, law, attack, hit)
10
obloquy(noun, hit, slight, abuse, shame)
10
vilification(noun, expression, law, attack, slight)
8
belittlement(noun, attack, show, abuse, scorn)
8
libel(noun, expression, law, attack, hit)
7
backbiting(noun, hit, slight, abuse, shame)
6
tale(noun, abuse, shame, insult, lie)
4
lie(noun, abuse, insult, story, slur)
3
backstabbing(noun, abuse, shame, insult, disgrace)
3
character assassination(noun, expression, law, attack, scorn)
2
hit(noun, slight, abuse, insult, knock)
2
slam(noun, hit, slight, abuse, insult)
1
black eye(noun, expression, hit, slight, abuse)
1
dirt(noun, insult, slur, offense, slander)
1
misrepresentation(lie, falsehood, disparagement, fib, vilification)
1
mud(noun, shame, insult, disgrace, dishonor)
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