6
calumniation(noun, expression, law, attack, scorn)
6
denounce(verb, charge, attack, abuse, blame)
6
smirch(verb, insult, disparage, belittle, slur)
6
stigmatize(verb, shame, insult, stain, offend)
6
sully(verb, slight, criticize, shame, insult)
5
affront(noun, verb, upset, hurt, wrong)
5
caricature(noun, verb, picture, description, drawing)
5
derogate(verb, slight, criticize, shame, insult)
5
disparagement(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, insult)
5
innuendo(noun, abuse, slander, disparagement)
5
insinuation(noun, abuse, slander, disparagement)
5
stain(noun, verb, push, slight, criticize)
5
tarnish(verb, slight, criticize, shame, insult)
5
traducement(noun, expression, law, attack, abuse)
4
backbiting(noun, hit, slight, abuse, insult)
4
burlesque(verb, picture, drawing, tarnish, vilify)
4
criticize(verb, abuse, disparage, smear, belittle)
4
denunciation(noun, slight, abuse, slur, criticism)
4
humiliate(verb, upset, abuse, shame, stain)
4
misrepresentation(noun, slander, disparagement, vilification, defamation)
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