8
disparaging(verb, adjective, offensive, rude, disapproving)
8
maligning(verb, offensive, rude, unpleasant, false)
6
blackening(verb, slandering)
6
defamatory(adjective, offensive, rude, unpleasant, false)
6
scandalizing(verb, slandering, shaming)
5
defaming(verb, disapproving, slandering)
5
denigrating(verb, disapproving, slandering)
5
derogatory(adjective, offensive, disparaging, uncomplimentary, pejorative)
5
detracting(verb, offensive, unpleasant, immoral, shocking)
5
vituperative(adjective, abusive)
4
abusive
4
aspersing(offensive, disparaging, pejorative)
4
calumniating(verb, slandering)
4
calumnious(adjective, offensive, unpleasant, false, immoral)
4
denouncing(verb, disapproving, slandering)
4
dishonoring(verb, offensive, disparaging, pejorative, slandering)
4
reviling(verb, adjective)
4
ridiculing(verb, shaming)
4
slandering(verb, slandering)
4
smearing(verb, slandering)
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