23
abase(verb, upset, reduce, ruin, destroy)
20
degrade(verb, upset, reduce, ruin, dismiss)
18
debase(verb, upset, reduce, ruin, destroy)
18
humble(verb, adjective, upset, reduce, destroy)
16
humiliate(verb, upset, reduce, destroy, crush)
15
lower(verb, upset, reduce, ruin, dismiss)
15
belittle(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, abuse)
15
put down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, reduce)
13
disgrace(verb, upset, reduce, ruin, destroy)
13
discredit(verb, upset, reduce, destroy, crush)
12
disparage(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
10
demonize
10
depreciate(verb, ruin, lower, harm, disparage)
10
derogate(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, abuse)
10
reduce(verb, upset, ruin, dismiss, destroy)
10
take down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, reduce)
9
detract(verb, reduce, destroy, slight, damage)
9
diminish(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, abuse)
8
behave(verb, act, give, play, bear)
8
cheapen(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, abuse)
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