81 entries under verb topic. ×

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vilifying(offensive, rude, unpleasant, false)
6
defaming(detracting, slandering, abasing)
5
scandalizing(slandering, shaming)
5
traducing(adjective, offensive, rude, false)
4
calumniating
4
decrying(offensive, disparaging, pejorative, detracting)
4
denigrating
4
detracting(offensive, unpleasant, immoral, shocking)
4
dishonoring(offensive, disparaging, scornful, contemptuous)
4
disparaging(adjective, offensive, rude, scornful)
4
libeling(abuse, slander, disparagement, scornful)
4
slandering
3
besmirching
3
blackening
3
shaming(slandering, shaming, abasing)
2
badmouthing(noun, slandering)
2
degrading(offensive, disparaging, pejorative, abasing)
2
depreciating
2
derogating
2
disgracing(shaming, abasing)
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