8
vilifying(verb, offensive, rude, unpleasant, false)
6
defaming(verb, detracting, slandering, abasing)
5
abusive(adjective, rude, disparaging, scornful, contemptuous)
5
defamatory(adjective, offensive, rude, unpleasant, false)
5
derogatory(adjective, offensive, disparaging, uncomplimentary, pejorative)
5
scandalizing(verb, slandering, shaming)
5
slanderous(adjective, offensive, rude, unpleasant, untrue)
5
traducing(verb, adjective, offensive, rude, false)
4
aspersing(offensive, disparaging, pejorative)
4
calumniating(verb, slandering)
4
decrying(verb, offensive, disparaging, pejorative, detracting)
4
denigrating(verb, slandering)
4
detracting(verb, offensive, unpleasant, immoral, shocking)
4
detraction(noun, abuse, slander, disparagement, misrepresentation)
4
dishonoring(verb, offensive, disparaging, scornful, contemptuous)
4
disparaging(verb, adjective, offensive, rude, scornful)
4
libeling(verb, abuse, slander, disparagement, scornful)
4
slandering(verb, slandering)
3
abuse(slander, disparagement)
3
besmirching(verb, slandering)
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