| censure(verb, correct, criticize, discipline, reprimand) |
| clarify(order, clear, reduce, clean, shorten) |
| cleanse(verb, clear, clean, clarify, sanitize) |
| condemn(verb, discipline, reprimand, disapprove, punish) |
| control(verb, cool, restrain, crush, block) |
| crush(verb, upset, beat, defeat, restrain) |
| improve(verb, purify) |
| lambaste(verb, beat, criticize, censure, reprimand) |
| take to task(verb, expression, idiom, correct, reprimand) |
| tone down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, cool) |
| blame(verb, reprimand, reproach, disapprove, rebuke) |
| bring down(verb, expression, upset, crush, overcome) |
| chagrin(verb, upset, crush, annoy, confuse) |
| criticize(verb, censure, discipline, reprimand, caution) |
| degrade(verb, upset, crush, confuse, shame) |
| denounce(verb, reprimand, reproach, disapprove, rebuke) |
| diminish(verb, control, restrain, curb, slow) |
| disparage(verb, reprimand, reproach, disapprove, rebuke) |
| dress down(verb, expression, criticize, censure, discipline) |
| dull(adjective, moderation) |