| bring into disrepute(verb, expression, idiom, ruin, oppose) |
| bring low |
| bring to naught(verb, expression, idiom, ruin, oppose) |
| brush off(verb, expression, reject, disregard, ignore) |
| call the shots(verb, expression, idiom, control, run) |
| censure(ruin, destroy, blame, smear, slur) |
| cheapen(verb, abuse, belittle, demean, minimize) |
| check(verb, diminish, hinder, minimize, minimise) |
| command(verb, control, run, direct, rule) |
| control(verb, run, direct, rule, lead) |
| cry down |
| cut down to size(verb, expression, idiom, abuse, belittle) |
| debase |
| declass(verb, break, reduce, lower, degrade) |
| defame(verb, ruin, oppose, destroy, dislike) |
| demean(verb, abuse, insult, smear, belittle) |
| demerit(verb, break, reduce, lower, decrease) |
| denigrate(verb, reduce, lower, degrade, demote) |
| derogate from |
| destroy(verb, ruin, oppose, dislike, condemn) |