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demeanor
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destroy(verb, reduce, damage, lower, insult)
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deteriorate(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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detract from(verb, expression, abuse, insult, smear)
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dis(verb, humble, degrade, humiliate, debase)
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disable(verb, shame, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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disbar(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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