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Aspersion an abusive attack on a person's character or good name Belittle lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of Berate censure severely or angrily calumny an abusive attack on a person's character or good name Castigate inflict severe punishment on Decry express strong disapproval of Defamation an abusive attack on a person's character or good name Denounce speak out against Deride/Derisive Criticize/Criticism Diatribe thunderous verbal attack Disparage express a negative opinion of Excoriate express strong disapproval of Gainsay to deny, contradict, controvert; to dispute, oppose Harangue a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion Impugn attack as false or wrong Inveigh speak against in an impassioned manner Lambaste censure severely or angrily Objurgate censure severely Obloquy a malicious attack Opprobrium a state of extreme dishonor Pillory a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the neck and hands Rebuke an act or expression of criticism and censure Remonstrate argue in protest or opposition Reprehend express strong disapproval of Reprove to find fault with, scold, rebuke Revile spread negative information about Tirade a speech of violent denunciation Vituperate spread negative information about