| Main Entry: | aspersion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | verbal exhibition of bad temper |
Synonyms: |
abuse, animadversion, backbiting, backhanded compliment, black eye, calumny, defamation, detraction, dirty dig, hit*, invective, knock*, libel, obloquy, put-down, rap, slam*, slander, smear, vituperation |
| Notes: | baptism by sprinkling is aspersion, by dipping is immersion, by pouring water is affusion |
Antonyms: |
calmness, happiness, kindness, mildness |
| Main Entry: | offense |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | insult, displeasure |
Synonyms: |
affront, aggression, assailment, assault, attack, battery, black eye, blitz*, blitzkrieg, dig*, dirty dig, harm, hit*, hurt, indignation, indignity, injury, injustice, left-handed compliment, mugging, onset, onslaught, outrage, push*, put-down, slam*, slap in the face, slight, snub, zinger |
Antonyms: |
kindness, pleasure |
| Main Entry: | slur |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | insult |
Synonyms: |
accusation, affront, animadversion, aspersion, bar sinister, black eye, blemish, blot, blur, brand, brickbat, calumny, dirty dig, discredit, disgrace, dump, expose, hit, innuendo, insinuation, knock, obloquy, odium, onus, put-down, rap, reflection, reproach, slam, smear, stain, stigma, stricture, zinger |
Antonyms: |
compliment, flattery, praise |
| Main Entry: | taunt |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | provocation; teasing |
Synonyms: |
backhanded compliment, barb, brickbat, censure, comeback, crack, cut, derision, dig, dirty dig, dump, gibe, insult, jab, jeer, mockery, outrage, parting shot, put-down, reproach, ridicule, sarcasm, slam*, slap, snappy comeback, swipe |
Antonyms: |
compliment, praise, respect |
| Main Entry: | ruffled feathers |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | offense |
Synonyms: |
affront, aggression, assailment, assault, attack, battery, black eye, blitz*, blitzkrieg, dig*, dirty dig, dudgeon, harm, hit*, huff, hurt, indignation, indignity, injury, injustice, left-handed compliment, miff, mugging, onset, onslaught, outrage, pique*, push*, put-down, resentment, slam*, slap in the face, slight, snub, umbrage, zinger |