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46 entries under criticize topic. ×

2
take down a peg(expression, idiom, crush, scorn)
2
tear down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, crush)
1
cut to the quick(expression, idiom, scorn, disparage)
1
deride(verb, scorn, disparage, discredit)
1
discredit(verb, scorn, disparage, deride)
1
dispraise(verb, scorn, disparage, discredit)
1
dump on(verb, expression, scorn, disparage)
1
pooh pooh(verb, expression, scorn, disparage)
1
poor mouth(expression, reduce, decrease, scorn)
1
roast(verb, scorn, disparage, discredit)
1
scoff at(verb, expression, scorn, disparage)
1
scorch(verb, scorn, disparage, discredit)
1
scorn(verb, dismiss, ignore, disparage)
1
shoot full of holes(expression, idiom, scorn, disparage)
1
slam(verb, crush, scorn, confuse)
1
sneer at(verb, expression, scorn, disparage)
1
sour grapes(expression, scorn, disparage, discredit)
1
take a swipe at(expression, idiom, scorn, disparage)
1
write off(verb, expression, scorn, disparage)
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knock(verb, reduce, diminish, lower)
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