27 entries under verb topic. ×

4
weaken(hurt, reduce, raise, rise)
3
collapse(failure, destruction, downfall, falling)
3
lessen(hurt, discourage)
3
let down(expression, phrasal verb, hurt, discourage)
3
play down(expression, phrasal verb, hurt, pretend)
3
put down(expression, praise, allow, subdue)
2
belittle(praise, approve, detract)
1
deflate(increase, humiliate)
1
deprecate(increase, condemn, belittle)
1
puncture(feelings, inflate)
0
crush(aid, resist, assist, humiliate)
0
decrease(noun, drop, hurt, discourage)
0
disarm
0
humiliate(release, honor, put, embarrass)
0
diminish(hurt, discourage)
0
discourage
0
dissuade(hurt, discourage)
0
fall off(expression, phrasal verb)
0
halt(hurt, discourage)
0
hurt
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