1. (noun) a petty disparagement

• petty criticism

1. (noun) a petty disparagement

• depreciation
• derogation
• disparagement

2. (noun) the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)

• disparagement
• dispraise

1. (noun) the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)

• detract
• take away