9
take down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, reduce)
8
bust(verb, phrasal verb, reduce, ruin, dismiss)
8
degenerate(verb, decline, reduce, destroy, fail)
8
dishonor(verb, upset, reduce, ruin, oppose)
8
sink(verb, upset, decline, reduce, destroy)
8
violate(verb, corrupt, debase, taint, misuse)
7
bring down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, crush)
7
depose(verb, remove, reduce, destroy, damage)
7
detract(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, lower)
7
minimize(verb, decline, reduce, dismiss, ease)
7
pollute(verb, cut, ruin, thin, spoil)
7
profane(verb, corrupt, debase, taint, demean)
7
stain(verb, ruin, harm, shame, dirty)
7
sully(verb, shame, dirty, corrupt, foul)
6
besmirch(verb, shame, dirty, corrupt, foul)
6
blacken(verb, dirty, corrupt, disparage, blemish)
6
canker(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, lower)
6
cashier(reduce, dismiss, overthrow, expel, oust)
6
decry(verb, reduce, oppose, dismiss, destroy)
6
derogate(verb, reduce, dismiss, destroy, damage)
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