83 entries under demean topic. ×

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hit where one lives(verb, expression, idiom, push, slight)
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insinuate(verb, push, slight, insult, stain)
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kick in the teeth(verb, expression, idiom, push, slight)
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miff(verb, push, slight, insult, stain)
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offend(verb, push, slight, shock, insult)
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pooh pooh(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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push(verb, move, slight, insult, shift)
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reproach(verb, push, slight, insult, stain)
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rip(verb, criticize, scorn, condemn, object)
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scoff at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, criticize, scorn)
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shoot down(verb, expression, reduce, destroy, damage)
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shoot full of holes(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, scorn)
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skin alive(verb, expression, push, slight, insult)
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slap in the face(verb, expression, idiom, push, slight)
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snub(verb, push, slight, insult, stain)
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sour grapes(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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spatter(verb, push, slight, criticize, insult)
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squash(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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squelch(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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stain(verb, ruin, push, slight, damage)
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