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220 entries under verb topic. ×
| rip into(expression, criticize, condemn, object) | |
| roast(criticize, condemn, object, blame) | |
| run down(expression, oppose, criticize, dislike) | |
| scold(oppose, criticize, censure, dislike) | |
| scorch(criticize, condemn, object, blame) | |
| set aside(expression, reject, oppose, criticize) | |
| slam(reject, oppose, criticize, censure) | |
| snivel(oppose, criticize, object, protest) | |
| take down(expression, criticize, condemn, object) | |
| throw a wet blanket on(expression, idiom, prevent, discourage) | |
| throw cold water on(expression, idiom, prevent, discourage) | |
| throw off(expression, prevent, discourage, thwart) | |
| thwart(prevent, discourage, deter, prick) | |
| tongue-lash(criticize, condemn, object, blame) | |
| trash(criticize, condemn, object, blame) | |
| turn down(expression, reject, oppose, criticize) | |
| turn off(expression, prevent, discourage, thwart) | |
| upbraid(criticize, condemn, object, blame) | |
| urge not to(expression, idiom, prevent, discourage) | |
| veto(reject, oppose, criticize, censure) |
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