| dispraise(verb, slight, criticize, lower, fault) |
| downgrade(criticize, condemn, blame, disparage, complain) |
| embarrass(shock, outrage, horrify) |
| fault(verb, slight, criticize, lower, disparage) |
| find fault(expression, abuse, condemn, blame, insult) |
| find fault with(verb, expression, idiom, slight, criticize) |
| give a bad name(expression, idiom, insult, disparage, belittle) |
| growl(abuse, condemn, blame, curse, accuse) |
| harm |
| hit where one lives(verb, expression, idiom, push, slight) |
| hurl brickbat(expression, sound, insult, offend, persecute) |
| hurt(verb, insult, disparage, belittle, slur) |
| insinuate(verb, push, slight, insult, stain) |
| kick in the teeth(verb, expression, idiom, push, slight) |
| look down on(verb, expression, idiom, slight, criticize) |
| lower(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, fault) |
| maculate |
| maligned |
| mark(verb, crack, tarnish, vilify, defame) |
| mark down(expression, criticize, condemn, blame, disparage) |