86 entries under demean topic. ×

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confound(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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conquer(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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crush(verb, confuse, shame, subdue, disgrace)
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cut to the quick(expression, idiom, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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deny(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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depress(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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deride(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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discomfit(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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discountenance(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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discredit(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, deride)
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disgrace(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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dishonor(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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dispraise(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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dump on(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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embarrass(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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make a fool of(verb, expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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make ashamed(verb, expression, crush, confuse, shame)
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mortify(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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pooh pooh(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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poor mouth(expression, reduce, criticize, decrease, scorn)
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