86 entries under demean topic. ×

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put out of countenance(verb, expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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put to shame(verb, expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
1
roast(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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scoff at(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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scorch(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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scorn(verb, dismiss, criticize, ignore, disparage)
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shame(verb, crush, confuse, subdue, disgrace)
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shoot full of holes(expression, idiom, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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slam(verb, crush, criticize, scorn, confuse)
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sneer at(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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snub(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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sour grapes(expression, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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take a swipe at(expression, idiom, criticize, scorn, disparage)
1
vanquish(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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wither(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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write off(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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rubbish(verb, disparage, deride, depreciate)
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show up(verb, expression, shame, disgrace)
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knock(verb, reduce, diminish, criticize, lower)
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rip(verb, crush, criticize, scorn, confuse)
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