Aggressive words

Wen (Canada)
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  1. scathe
    the act of damaging something or someone
  2. lacerate
    cut or tear irregularly
  3. disparage
    express a negative opinion of
  4. deride
    treat or speak of with contempt
  5. temerity
    fearless daring
  6. diatribe
    thunderous verbal attack
  7. animus
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  8. animosity
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  9. excoriate
    express strong disapproval of
  10. censure
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  11. emasculate
    deprive of strength or vigor
  12. flay
    strip the skin off
  13. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
  14. reprimand
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  15. reproval
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
Created on Sat Nov 16 17:42:27 EST 2013 (updated Sat Nov 16 17:48:39 EST 2013)

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