1
offensive(rude, unpleasant, disparaging, scornful, contemptuous)
1
ostracizing(verb, shaming)
1
pejorative(abuse, offensive, false, untrue, injurious)
1
reducing(verb, detracting)
1
reproachful(offensive, rude, disparaging, scornful, contemptuous)
1
revilement(abuse, slander, disparagement)
1
reviling
1
scandal(noun, abuse, slander, disparagement)
1
scornful(offensive, disparaging, contemptuous, pejorative, excoriating)
1
scurrility(abuse, slander, disparagement)
1
slighting(offensive, unpleasant, disparaging, undesirable, pejorative)
1
tarnishing(verb, slandering)
1
vilipend
1
vituperation(abuse, slander, disparagement)
1
vituperative(adjective, abusive)
1
wronging
0
abusing
0
accuse
0
accusing
0
affronting
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