131 entries under verb topic. ×

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dishonor(crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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dispraise(criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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dump on(expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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embarrass(crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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excuse(lessen, mitigate)
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give little weight to(expression, idiom, restrain, moderate)
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make a fool of(expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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make ashamed(expression, crush, confuse, shame)
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mortify(crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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pooh pooh(expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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put out of countenance(expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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put to shame(expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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roast(criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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scoff at(expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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scorch(criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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scorn(dismiss, criticize, ignore, disparage)
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shame(crush, confuse, subdue, disgrace)
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slam(crush, criticize, scorn, confuse)
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sneer at(expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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snub(crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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