| demean(verb, abuse, belittle, minimize, minimise) |
| derogate(verb, abuse, belittle, minimize, minimise) |
| detract from(verb, expression, abuse, belittle, demean) |
| devalue(verb, abuse, belittle, demean, minimize) |
| diminish(verb, abuse, belittle, minimize) |
| discredit(verb, condemn, reprimand, trim, rebuke) |
| disparage(verb, condemn, reprimand, discredit, trim) |
| dispraise(verb, abuse, belittle, demean, minimize) |
| dump on(verb, expression, abuse, belittle, minimize) |
| even the score(verb, expression, idiom, grievance, vindicate) |
| fight back(verb, expression, fix, restore, grievance) |
| fix(verb, restore, respond, grievance, vindicate) |
| get(verb, restore, respond, grievance, vindicate) |
| get back at(verb, expression, restore, respond, grievance) |
| get even(verb, expression, fix, restore, grievance) |
| give the devil(verb, expression, idiom, condemn, reprimand) |
| grievance(verb, fix, restore, respond, vindicate) |
| hit back(verb, expression, fix, grievance, vindicate) |
| jawbone(verb, reprimand, discredit, reproach, trim) |
| justify(verb, fix, restore, respond, grievance) |