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Bitter and sharp in language or tone; rancorous
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Acrimonious
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to inflict punishment on
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Chastise
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expressive of a low opinion
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Derogatory
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to depreciate by indirect means
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Disparage
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EXHAUST, FATIGUE : to annoy persistently
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Harass
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to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
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Impugn
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An indirect or subtle, usually derogatory implication in expression; an insinuation.
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Innuendo
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of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse
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Invective
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to express disapproval of
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Reprove
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to lower in estimation or importance
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Vilify
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