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besmirch - To cause harm or damage to the reputation of someone or something

The police apologized after arresting Sally by mistake for shoplifting, but she felt that the rumors it caused left her reputation besmirched.

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backlash - A strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened

The president had some of the demonstrators arrested, but there was a backlash, and the next demonstrations had 10 times the number of people.

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slam - To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly

When his boss told him he was fired, Keith angrily slammed the door shut when he got home.

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despise - To feel intense dislike or contempt for someone or something.

She despises dishonesty and refuses to associate with anyone who lies.

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expulsion - The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school, organization, or country.

The student faced expulsion after repeated violations of the school’s code of conduct.

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livid - Furiously angry

After he was laid off from his job without warning, Dave was livid with rage.

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lambaste - To criticize someone or something harshly

Before he was fired for his poor performance, Frank was lambasted by his boss in front of his coworkers.

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tantrum - An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child

Cecilia threw a tantrum when her parents refused to take her to Disney World.

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cynical - Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.

After being betrayed, she became cynical about love and relationships.

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resentful - Feeling bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair.

Cain felt very resentful when Abel's offerings were accepted more than his, but he obviously overreated when he killed Abel.

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vengeance - Seeking retaliation, harm, punishment, and revenge.

The dictator acted with a swift vengeance against all those who had taken part in the rebellion.

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rebuke - An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism

After Jimmy embarrassed his family, they all participated in a rebuke of him so that he wouldn't repeat the same mistake.