Week 20 Flashcards
1
Q
vilify
A
disgrace
2
Q
defamatory
A
harmful toward one’s reputation
3
Q
polemic
A
written or spoken attack
4
Q
denigrate
A
to put someone down
5
Q
stigmatize
A
to cast in a negative light
6
Q
opprobrium
A
criticize or condem
7
Q
NR vil
A
ugly, dishonorable
8
Q
NR fam
A
fame
9
Q
NR stigma
A
mark or stain
10
Q
besmirch
A
attack someone’s character
11
Q
excoriate
A
harshly criticize
12
Q
umbrage
A
offence
13
Q
calumny
A
false insulting remarks
14
Q
deride
A
to mock
15
Q
condescend
A
to act superior
