3
blackening(verb, slandering)
3
calumny(noun, abuse, slander, disparagement)
3
foul
3
invidious(adjective, hateful)
3
libelous(adjective, derogatory)
3
scandalous(adjective, disreputable)
3
shaming(verb, slandering, shaming, abasing)
3
vilification(noun, abuse, slander, disparagement)
2
backbiting(abuse, false, immoral, shocking, untrue)
2
badmouthing(noun, verb, slandering)
2
calumnious(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, false, immoral)
2
defamation(noun, abuse, slander, disparagement)
2
degrading(verb, offensive, disparaging, pejorative, abasing)
2
depreciating(verb, detracting)
2
derogating(verb, detracting)
2
disgracing(verb, shaming, abasing)
2
humiliating(verb, offensive, disparaging, scornful, contemptuous)
2
insulting(adjective, offensive, rude, unpleasant, disparaging)
2
libel(noun, abuse, slander, disparagement)
2
mocking(verb, shaming, abasing)
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