143 entries under expression topic. ×

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quick fix(verb, cover, ease, moderate)
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rail against(criticize, condemn, blame, disparage)
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reflect discredit upon
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render worthless(verb, lower, disparage, degrade)
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scoff at(verb, reject, disregard, criticize)
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set little by
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shoot down(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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shoot full of holes(idiom, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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slack up(verb, decline, reduce, ease)
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sneer at(verb, criticize, scorn, fault)
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speak ill of
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submit to indignity
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subtract from(reduce, withdraw, diminish, lower)
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take a swipe at(idiom, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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take away(verb, criticize, condemn, blame)
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take down(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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take down a peg(idiom, reduce, criticize, lower)
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take swipe at(idiom, criticize, condemn, blame)
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take the bite out(verb, idiom, decline, reduce)
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take the edge off(verb, idiom, decline, reduce)
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