2
taper(verb, diminish)
2
underestimate(verb, diminish, criticize, lower, scorn)
2
unseat(verb, dismiss, overthrow, expel, oust)
2
worsen(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
1
abasement(noun, drop, decline, decrease, decay)
1
abate(verb, cut, check, reduce, diminish)
1
abatement(noun, drop, cut, decline, fall)
1
abbreviate(verb, diminish)
1
abruptness(noun, inclination, grade, sharpness, slant)
1
abuse(diminish, criticize, lower, condemn, blame)
1
adown
1
aside
1
aslant
1
aslantwise
1
aslope
1
asperse(criticize, condemn, blame, disparage, complain)
1
astonish(verb, upset, beat, destroy, overcome)
1
at a slant(expression, idiom)
1
atilt
1
backsliding(noun, drop, fall, failure, deterioration)
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