56 entries under disparagement topic. ×

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slander(noun, verb, expression, law, bad)
15
defamation(noun, expression, law, attack, slight)
13
aspersion(noun, expression, law, attack, abuse)
12
obloquy(noun, verb, disregard, slight, abuse)
12
calumny(noun, expression, law, attack, abuse)
11
detraction(noun, expression, law, attack, abuse)
11
vilification(noun, expression, law, attack, abuse)
8
backbiting(noun, verb, abuse, scorn, censure)
7
libel(noun, expression, law, attack, abuse)
7
smear(noun, disregard, spot, confusion, stain)
7
tale(noun, abuse, report, scorn, censure)
5
abuse(verb, bad, slight, scorn, spot)
5
depreciation(noun, abuse, scorn, censure, shame)
4
denigration(noun, expression, law, attack, abuse)
3
backstabbing(noun, abuse, scorn, censure, shame)
3
belittlement(noun, abuse, scorn, censure, shame)
3
character assassination(noun, expression, law, attack, lying)
3
damage(abuse, disgrace, crime, slander)
3
innuendo(abuse, report, claim, story, slander)
3
insinuation(abuse, slander)
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