220 entries under verb topic. ×

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pan(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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pass on(expression, reject, oppose, criticize)
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persuade not to(expression, idiom, prevent, discourage)
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pooh-pooh(oppose, criticize, dislike, condemn)
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poor mouth(expression, criticize, condemn, object)
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prevent(discourage, thwart, deter)
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prick(prevent, discourage, thwart, deter)
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protest against(expression, criticize, condemn, object)
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put down(expression, oppose, criticize, dislike)
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put off(expression, prevent, discourage, thwart)
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read out(expression, criticize, condemn, object)
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rebel(maintain, oppose, declare, fight)
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refuse(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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refute(oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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reject(oppose, criticize, bar, censure)
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repine(oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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reprehend(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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reprobate(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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reprove(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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rip(criticize, condemn, object, disparage)
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