| minimize(verb, sound, dismiss, criticize, scorn) |
| mock(verb, criticize, shame, stain, discredit) |
| offend(verb, sound, push, slight, shock) |
| pan(verb, ruin, dismiss, slight, abuse) |
| reduce(verb, shame, stain, discredit, dishonor) |
| ruin(verb, oppose, destroy, dislike, condemn) |
| scorch(verb, ruin, dismiss, push, slight) |
| scorn(verb, dismiss, slight, criticize, lower) |
| slam(verb, sound, ruin, dismiss, slight) |
| throw mud at(verb, expression, idiom, insult, slander) |
| attack(verb, slight, abuse, criticize, insult) |
| attaint(verb, shame, stain, disgrace, discredit) |
| befoul(verb, dull, hurt, ruin, criticize) |
| blast |
| blister(verb, ruin, push, slight, abuse) |
| blow off(expression, sound, push, slight, insult) |
| blow upon(verb, phrasal verb, detraction) |
| cap(verb, sound, push, slight, insult) |
| cavil(verb, condemn, reprimand, discredit, trim) |
| contaminate(verb, dull, hurt, dirty, corrupt) |