4
censure(verb, correct, criticize, discipline, reprimand)
4
clarify(order, clear, reduce, clean, shorten)
4
cleanse(verb, clear, clean, clarify, sanitize)
4
condemn(verb, discipline, reprimand, disapprove, punish)
4
control(verb, cool, restrain, crush, block)
4
crush(verb, upset, beat, defeat, restrain)
4
improve(verb, purify)
4
lambaste(verb, beat, criticize, censure, reprimand)
4
take to task(verb, expression, idiom, correct, reprimand)
4
tone down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, control, cool)
3
blame(verb, reprimand, reproach, disapprove, rebuke)
3
bring down(verb, expression, upset, crush, overcome)
3
chagrin(verb, upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
3
criticize(verb, censure, discipline, reprimand, caution)
3
degrade(verb, upset, crush, confuse, shame)
3
denounce(verb, reprimand, reproach, disapprove, rebuke)
3
diminish(verb, control, restrain, curb, slow)
3
disparage(verb, reprimand, reproach, disapprove, rebuke)
3
dress down(verb, expression, criticize, censure, discipline)
3
dull(adjective, moderation)
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