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131 entries under verb topic. ×

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downgrade(criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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moderate(restrain, decrease, lessen, mitigate)
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modulate(restrain, moderate, decrease, lessening)
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restrain(moderate, decrease, lessening, minimizing)
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underrate(criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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abate(diminish, lessen, minimalize)
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discount(reduce, dismiss, diminish, criticize)
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humiliate(put, shame, disgrace, demean)
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lower(reduce, crush, diminish, criticize)
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put down(expression, phrasal verb, action, reduce)
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reduce(diminish, lower, decrease, lessen)
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run down(expression, phrasal verb, action, reduce)
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tone down(expression, phrasal verb, restrain, moderate)
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allay(action, softening, allaying)
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detract(reduce, diminish, criticize, lower)
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poor-mouth(action, reduce, diminish, lower)
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talk down(expression, phrasal verb, action, restrain)
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bring down(expression, crush, confuse, shame)
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mitigate(lessen, underplay)
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abase(crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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