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scandalize(verb, slight, abuse, criticize, crack)
10
abuse(verb, attack, sound, dismiss, slight)
10
smirch(verb, insult, disparage, belittle, slur)
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belittle(verb, sound, dismiss, slight, abuse)
9
dishonor(verb, ruin, oppose, destroy, slight)
8
criticize(verb, oppose, abuse, dislike, condemn)
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defile(verb, dull, hurt, slight, criticize)
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denounce(verb, slight, abuse, criticize, condemn)
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backbite(verb, law, attack, sound, slight)
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bad-mouth(verb, sound, ruin, slight, abuse)
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censure(verb, ruin, oppose, destroy, slight)
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derogate(verb, sound, dismiss, slight, criticize)
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run down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, sound, ruin)
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debase(verb, abuse, shame, stain, disgrace)
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belie(verb, shock, insult, disparage, belittle)
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blaspheme(insult, disparage, belittle, slur, accuse)
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blot(verb, dull, hurt, push, slight)
4
injure(verb, dull, disparage, belittle, taint)
4
knock(verb, sound, abuse, criticize, crack)
4
put down(verb, expression, sound, ruin, oppose)
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