95 entries under demean topic. ×

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sneer at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reject, dismiss)
2
dispraise(verb, reject, disregard, dismiss, slight)
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fall(verb, lower, disparage, degrade, debase)
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look down on(verb, expression, idiom, slight, criticize)
2
condescend(verb, disgrace)
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cut down to size(verb, expression, idiom, reduce, destroy)
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cut to the quick(verb, expression, idiom, sound, insult)
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rip(verb, criticize, informal, condemn, object)
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roast(verb, dismiss, slight, abuse, criticize)
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rubbish(verb, criticize, fault, disparage, ridicule)
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scorch(verb, dismiss, slight, abuse, criticize)
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squash(verb, disparage, deride, depreciate)
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take down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reduce, destroy)
2
take down a peg(verb, expression, idiom, reduce, destroy)
2
tear down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reduce, dismiss)
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dishonor(verb, reduce, destroy, slight, damage)
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dump on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, sound, dismiss)
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beat down(verb, expression, lower, disparage, degrade)
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blister(verb, reduce, withdraw, slight, abuse)
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corrupt(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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