| speak ill of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, criticize) |
| spurn(verb, reject, oppose, criticize, censure) |
| squash(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit) |
| squelch(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit) |
| take a swipe at(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, criticize) |
| take dim view of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, reject) |
| take down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, criticize, scorn) |
| take down a peg(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, scorn) |
| take exception to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, reject) |
| traduce(verb, dismiss, slight, criticize, lower) |
| turn down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reject, oppose) |
| veto(verb, reject, oppose, criticize, censure) |
| vilify(verb, dismiss, slight, criticize, lower) |
| vilipend(disregard, neglect, disrespect, overshoot) |
| zing(verb, reject, oppose, dismiss, criticize) |
| X-out(disregard, neglect, overshoot) |
| X out(expression, disregard, neglect, overshoot) |
| abatement |
| allergic to |
| anger(upset, insult, offend) |