4
outrage(noun, verb, upset, cut, hurt)
4
run down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, abuse, criticize)
4
slight(noun, verb, upset, push, damage)
4
stigma
4
travesty(verb, picture, drawing, tarnish, vilify)
3
accuse(verb, criticize, blame, fault, slander)
3
allegation
3
attack(noun, verb, charge, slight, abuse)
3
badmouth(verb, ruin, criticize, stain, disgrace)
3
belittlement(noun, abuse, scorn, insult, slur)
3
brand(verb, charge, attack, push, slight)
3
cast aspersions on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, law)
3
censure(noun, verb, charge, attack, abuse)
3
character assassination(noun, expression, idiom, law, attack)
3
deprecation(noun, abuse, scorn, slander, disparagement)
3
depreciation(noun, scorn, insult, slur, offense)
3
derogation(noun, abuse, scorn, slander, disparagement)
3
insinuate(verb, push, slight, insult, stain)
3
insulting remark
3
knock(noun, verb, hit, slight, abuse)
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