| A | B |
|---|
| Acrimonious | bitter and ill- natured in language or tone |
| Chastise | to punish for misbehavior or wrongdoing |
| Derogatory | detracting from the character or standing of someone or something |
| Disparage | to speak of as unimportant or inferior; belittle |
| Harass | to bother or torment repeatedly and persistently |
| Impugn | to criticize or refute by argumentation |
| Innuendo | a roundabout, often spiteful reference to someone or something not named; an insinuation |
| Invective | sharp, harsh, insulting words to attack; violent denunciation or abuse |
| Reprove | to scold or correct, usually gently and with kindly intent |
| Vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against; defame; speak of evil |
