possible profanity
1
call names(verb, expression, idiom, sound, insult)
1
carp at(expression, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
1
cast a slur on(expression, idiom, insult, disparage, belittle)
1
cast aspersion(expression, criticize, insult, taint, slander)
1
cavil(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
1
chastise(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
1
cheapen(reduce, withdraw, diminish, lower, weaken)
1
chide(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
1
chop(abuse, harm, misuse, maltreat, maul)
1
contemn(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
1
curse(insult, disparage, belittle, taint, slander)
1
cut rate(expression, reduce, withdraw, diminish, lower)
1
cut up(expression, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
1
damage(insult, disparage, belittle, slur, malign)
1
decrease(reduce, withdraw, diminish, lower, weaken)
1
defile(insult, disparage, belittle, taint, slander)
1
denounce(verb, charge, separate, criticize, scorn)
1
deprecate(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, shock)
1
devaluate(reduce, withdraw, diminish, lower, weaken)
1
diminish(reduce, withdraw, lower, weaken)
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