#discourtesy__disrespect an expression of lack of respect
supertype: subject_matter__subjectmatter__message__content__substance what a communication that is about something is about
subtype: abuse__insult__revilement__contumely a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
subtype: low_blow__lowblow unscrupulous abuse
subtype: scurrility__billingsgate foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
subtype: stinger.abuse__cut a remark capable of wounding mentally; "the unkindest cut of all"
subtype: vituperation__invective__vitriol the expression of bitter deep-seated ill will; rancor
subtype: derision.discourtesy contemptuous laughter
subtype: jeer__jeering__mockery__scoffing showing your contempt by derision
subtype: put-down__putdown__squelch__squelcher__takedown (informal) a crushing remark
subtype: befooling__stultification derision of someone or something as foolish or absurd or inconsistent
subtype: ridicule language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
subtype: scorn__contempt open disrespect for a person or thing
subtype: sneer.scorn__leer a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
subtype: sneer a contemptuous or scornful remark
subtype: disparagement__depreciation__derogation a communication that belittles somebody or something
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"
subtype: impudence__cheek__impertinence an impudent statement
subtype: blasphemy blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
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