10
hostile(adjective, upset, hard, evil, rough)
10
malefic(adjective, injurious, hurtful)
10
tarnish(verb, stain, disparage, belittle, blot)
10
virulent(adjective, mean, bad, evil, nasty)
9
bad(adjective, injurious, hurtful)
9
besmirch(verb, slight, criticize, insult, disgrace)
9
deprecate(verb, dismiss, slight, criticize, lower)
9
destructive(adjective, injurious, hurtful)
9
detrimental(adjective, mean, bad, evil, nasty)
9
noxious(adjective, mean, bad, evil, nasty)
8
attack(verb, slight, abuse, criticize, insult)
8
derogate(verb, dismiss, slight, criticize, scorn)
8
poisonous(adjective, mean, bad, evil, nasty)
8
sully(verb, stain, disparage, belittle, blot)
7
belittle(verb, dismiss, slight, abuse, criticize)
7
deleterious(adjective, mean, bad, evil, nasty)
7
despiteful(adjective, mean, nasty, attitude, violent)
7
mean(adjective, animal, nasty, attitude, rude)
7
mischievous(adjective, mean, evil, nasty, negative)
7
rancorous(adjective, mean, nasty, violent, wild)
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