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cleanse(clear, clean, clarify, sanitize)
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condemn(discipline, reprimand, disapprove, punish)
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control(cool, restrain, crush, block)
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crush(upset, beat, defeat, restrain)
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improve
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lambaste(beat, criticize, censure, reprimand)
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take to task(expression, idiom, correct, reprimand)
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tone down(expression, phrasal verb, control, cool)
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blame(reprimand, reproach, disapprove, rebuke)
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bring down(expression, upset, crush, overcome)
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chagrin(upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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criticize(censure, discipline, reprimand, caution)
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degrade(upset, crush, confuse, shame)
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denounce(reprimand, reproach, disapprove, rebuke)
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diminish(control, restrain, curb, slow)
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disparage(reprimand, reproach, disapprove, rebuke)
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dress down(expression, criticize, censure, discipline)
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embarrass(upset, crush, overcome, annoy)
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fine(hurt, dismiss, correct, harm)
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lessen(control, restrain, diminish, curb)
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