#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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