76 entries under lessen topic. ×

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disparage(verb, take, attack, show, reduce)
19
belittle(verb, attack, show, reduce, reject)
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depreciate(verb, attack, show, reduce, reject)
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detract(verb, take, attack, show, reduce)
16
minimize(verb, attack, show, reduce, reject)
15
decry(verb, attack, show, reduce, sound)
13
deprecate(verb, attack, show, reduce, dismiss)
12
diminish(verb, reduce, destroy, withdraw, damage)
12
discredit(verb, take, reduce, reject, disregard)
10
discount(verb, attack, show, reduce, sound)
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demean(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, abuse)
9
run down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, show)
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disgrace(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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downplay(verb, reduce, diminish, criticize, lower)
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reduce(verb, destroy, withdraw, damage, diminish)
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downgrade(verb, attack, show, reduce, destroy)
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cheapen(verb, reduce, destroy, withdraw, damage)
5
put down(verb, expression, reduce, sound, dismiss)
4
debase(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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underrate(verb, reduce, dismiss, withdraw, diminish)
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