dirty dig

abuse animadversion calumny defamation detraction hit invective knock libel obloquy put down rap slam slander smear vituperation

backbiting backhanded compliment black eye

adulation approval commendation compliment flattery praise

calmness happiness kindness mildness

assault attack injury

affront aggression battery blitz blitzkrieg dig harm hit hurt indignation indignity injustice mugging onset onslaught outrage push put-down slam slight snub zinger

assailment black eye left-handed compliment slap in the face

aid health

compliment flattery glee happiness joy praise respect

kindness obedience pleasure

affront aggression assailment assault attack battery black eye blitz blitzkrieg 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

accusation innuendo put down smear

affront animadversion aspersion blemish blot blur brand brickbat calumny discredit disgrace dump exposé hit insinuation knock obloquy odium onus rap reflection reproach slam stain stigma stricture zinger

bar sinister black eye

praise

approval blank compliment flattery honor respect

barb derision gibe insult jab jeer put down ridicule

brickbat censure comeback crack cut dig dump mockery outrage reproach sarcasm slam slap swipe

backhanded compliment parting shot snappy comeback

commendation compliment flattery praise

approval respect