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ridicule(dismiss, slight, criticize, lower)
10
put down(expression, phrasal verb, dismiss, crush)
9
criticize(charge, abuse, scorn, condemn)
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denounce(charge, slight, abuse, criticize)
9
discredit(ruin, dismiss, push, slight)
9
downgrade(attack, show, reduce, lower)
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revile(slight, abuse, criticize, scorn)
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smirch(insult, disparage, belittle, slur)
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tarnish(attack, clean, insult, stain)
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defile(insult, stain, disparage, belittle)
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detract(attack, show, push, slight)
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diminish(criticize, lower, knock, belittle)
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knock(charge, abuse, criticize, scorn)
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scandalize(slight, abuse, criticize, crack)
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slur(ruin, slight, abuse, criticize)
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soil(attack, clean, dirty, taint)
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attack(charge, slight, abuse, criticize)
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censure(charge, slight, abuse, criticize)
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demean(crush, slight, lower, confuse)
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downplay(crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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