maligned

"The student gave a contemptuous look at the teacher when he was told to redo his assignment. "

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

"Muggers assailed them as they entered an alley."

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

"The teacher criticized my essay because it had too many spelling mistakes. "

"The teacher asked us to write statements about what we learned in class today. "

"My dad buys the local newspaper every morning to read about the school events and community news. "

"The newspaper printed a defamatory article about the mayor, falsely accusing him of taking bribes. "

"The politician's acceptance of expensive gifts was seen as a clear example of corruption. "

"The carnival games were unfairly difficult, and hardly anybody won a prize."

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "