#disparagement__depreciation__derogation a communication that belittles somebody or something
supertype: discourtesy__disrespect an expression of lack of respect
subtype: denigration__belittling a belittling comment
subtype: aspersion__slur a disparaging remark
subtype: petty_criticism__pettycriticism__detraction a petty disparagement
subtype: sour_grapes disparagement of something that is unattainable
subtype: condescension__disdain__patronage a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
subtype: calumny__defamation__obloquy__hatchet_job__hatchetjob a malicious attack
subtype: character_assassination__characterassassination__assassination an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
subtype: vilification__smear__malignment slanderous defamation
subtype: libel a tort consisting of false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
subtype: slander words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
subtype: mud slanderous remarks or charges
subtype: name_calling__names__name verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
subtype: name.calumny__epithet a defamatory or abusive word or phrase; "sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me"
subtype: smear_word__smearword an epithet that can be used to smear someone's reputation; "he used the smear word `communist' for everyone who disagreed with him"
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