112 entries under shame topic. ×

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chasten(verb, upset, crush, confuse)
2
downplay(verb, crush, confuse, subdue)
2
lessen(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
2
pervert(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
2
pull down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, crush)
2
subdue(verb, upset, crush, confuse)
2
take down a peg(verb, expression, idiom, upset, reduce)
1
base(verb, crush, confuse, subdue)
1
bench(verb, reduce, dismiss, destroy, damage)
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blister(verb, crush, slight, confuse)
1
bump(verb, reduce, dismiss, destroy, damage)
1
bust(verb, reduce, dismiss, destroy, damage)
1
chagrin(verb, upset, crush, confuse)
1
confound(verb, upset, crush, confuse)
1
confuse(verb, upset, crush, subdue)
1
conquer(verb, crush, confuse, subdue)
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cripple(verb, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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cut down to size(verb, expression, idiom, reduce, destroy)
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cut to the quick(verb, expression, idiom, upset, crush)
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debilitate(verb, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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