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191 entries under expression topic. ×
| put down(verb, criticize, challenge, disparage) | |
| put the squeeze on(idiom, trouble, attack, annoy) | |
| put up a fight(verb, idiom, stop, attack) | |
| rag on(disparage, denounce, smear, malign) | |
| rake over the coals(verb, idiom, beat, attack) | |
| read the riot act(verb, idiom, beat, attack) | |
| remain firm(verb, stop, attack, maintain) | |
| rip up(disparage, denounce, smear, malign) | |
| run counter to(idiom, attack, fight, prevent) | |
| run down(verb, criticize, challenge, disparage) | |
| run smear campaign(idiom, insult, disparage, belittle) | |
| search out(attack, fight, resist, deny) | |
| set in(verb, take, attack, rush) | |
| shoot down(verb, advance, attack, abuse) | |
| slap around(verb, advance, attack, abuse) | |
| sling mud(insult, disparage, belittle, slur) | |
| sound off(verb, take, attack, rush) | |
| speak against(attack, fight, prevent, resist) | |
| speak ill of(idiom, disparage, denounce, malign) | |
| start in on(idiom, trouble, attack, annoy) |
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