| underestimate(verb, upset, dismiss, abuse, criticize) |
| undervalue(verb, reject, dismiss, criticize, neglect) |
| vilify(verb, dismiss, slight, criticize, lower) |
| write off(verb, expression, dismiss, criticize, scorn) |
| abase(verb, upset, abuse, shame, stain) |
| abominate(verb, reject, neglect, scorn, dislike) |
| abuse(verb, upset, dismiss, slight, criticize) |
| admonish(verb, disapprove) |
| affront(verb, upset, break, disregard, abuse) |
| anathematize(verb, reject, scorn, dislike, avoid) |
| ape(verb, scorn, twist, mock, tease) |
| attack(verb, slight, criticize, lower, disparage) |
| attaint(verb, shame, stain, disparage, discredit) |
| avoid(verb, reject, disregard, ignore, mock) |
| bad-mouth(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit) |
| badinage |
| baffle(disregard, ignore, challenge, resist, frustrate) |
| barrack |
| barracking |
| be contemptuous of(expression, idiom) |