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Noun A compliment which can be interpreted as an insult left-handed compliment “Something about Gran's tone suggested that this was only a backhanded compliment.” Noun pseudo-compliment Noun Damning with faint praise aspersion back-handed compliment home truth insult no compliment slap in the face slight snub uncomplimentary remark Noun A disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act affront slur barb jibe put-down abuse indignity offenceUK rudeness dig insolence libel outrage slander contumely defamation disparagement injury aspersions brickbat cut dart depreciation dis diss epithet gird humiliation impugnment name offenseUS personality poke revilement sarcasm slap abusive remark sledge blasphemy contempt derision despite discourtesy disdainfulness disgrace disrespect ignominy impertinence impudence incivility invective mockery obloquy opprobrium pejorative scorn scurrility shame slam superciliousness taunt unpleasantry vilification vituperation black eye cheap shot kick in the teeth Noun Degradation, debasement or humiliation abasement degradation dishonourUK stigma discredit disrepute ignobility infamy reproach scandal embarrassment injustice mistreatment mortification dishonorUS grievance loss of pride loss of self-respect take-down loss of face Noun An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something censure calumny denigration detraction smear accusation animadversion backbiting criticism denunciation hit knock rap traducement character assassination dirty dig Noun Contemptuous ridicule or mockery ridicule disdain scoffing sneering jeering jeers sneers jibing laughter pooh-poohing raillery satire sport taunts butt insults jest joke lampooning laughingstock mark mock ragging scornfulness target taunting teasing chaffing comeback crack dump jab pilgarlic Bronx cheer parting shot object of ridicule Noun An action or remark that causes outrage or offence provocation wrong atrocity desecration vexation violation put down dirty deed Noun A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone jeer gibe sneer catcall goading ridiculing scoff swipe snappy comeback verbal abuse Find more words! 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