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defamation of character(expression, idiom)
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defilement
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depreciation(noun, disparagement, vilification, defamation)
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derogation(noun, abuse, slander, disparagement)
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dirty pool(noun, expression, smear, blackening)
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dirty tricks(noun, expression, smear, blackening)
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disparagement(noun, abuse, slander, vilification, defamation)
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gossiping
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hatchet job(noun, expression, smear, blackening)
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hit(abuse, slander, disparagement, vilification, defamation)
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last-minute lie
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libel(noun, abuse, slander, disparagement, vilification)
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lie(abuse, slander, disparagement, vilification, defamation)
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malicious defamation
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mudslinging campaign
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obloquy(noun, abuse, slander, disparagement, vilification)
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personal attack(noun, expression, smear, blackening)
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political canard
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roorback
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scandal(noun, abuse, slander, disparagement, vilification)
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