19 entries under detraction topic. ×

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calumniatory(adjective, ironic, scandalous, derogatory)
12
defamatory(adjective, law, attack, offensive, scandalous)
10
calumnious(adjective, law, attack, crimes, derogatory)
10
slanderous(adjective, law, attack, crimes, derogatory)
7
disparaging(adjective, rude, unmannerly, insulting, derogatory)
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abusive
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scurrilous(adjective, derogatory)
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catty(ironic, scandalous)
4
derogatory
4
detractory(adjective, unpleasant, ironic, scandalous, undesirable)
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deprecatory
3
detracting(adjective, derogatory)
2
scurrile
1
cynical
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foul-mouthed
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foul-spoken
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foul-tongued
0
sardonic
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satirical
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