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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
cannoning
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caricature(noun, scorn, disdain, taunt, contempt)
1
chaff(noun, scorn, disdain, taunt, contempt)
1
comeback(noun, scorn, disdain, taunt, contempt)
1
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1
dig(noun, scorn, disdain, taunt, contempt)
1
discomposing(verb, aggravating)
1
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1
disparagement(noun, scorn, disdain, taunt, contempt)
1
disturbing(verb, aggravating)
1
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encouragement
1
enraging(verb, aggravating)
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