| stick it to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, trouble) |
| swear at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, sound, insult) |
| take down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, criticize, scorn) |
| take down a peg(verb, expression, idiom, attack, criticize) |
| tear apart(verb, expression, phrasal verb, sound, insult) |
| tear down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, dismiss) |
| traduce(verb, dismiss, push, slight, abuse) |
| trash(verb, attack, sound, abuse, criticize) |
| twit(verb, scorn, mock, disparage, ridicule) |
| underestimate(verb, upset, dismiss, abuse, criticize) |
| underrate(verb, dismiss, criticize, scorn, condemn) |
| undervalue(verb, dismiss, criticize, scorn, condemn) |
| upbraid(verb, sound, provoke, insult, mock) |
| vex(verb, upset, trouble, charge, meet) |
| vilify(verb, sound, dismiss, push, slight) |
| vituperate(verb, sound, abuse, insult, offend) |
| write off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, dismiss, criticize) |
| zing(verb, hurt, sound, ruin, push) |
| abash |
| acknowledge(declare, confirm, admit) |