| cut down to size(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, scorn) |
| deprecate(verb, reduce, criticize, decrease, scorn) |
| depreciate(verb, criticize, scorn, condemn, object) |
| derogate(verb, criticize, scorn, condemn, object) |
| detract(verb, criticize, scorn, condemn, object) |
| downplay(verb, reduce, criticize, decrease, scorn) |
| rip(verb, criticize, scorn, condemn, object) |
| scorch(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit) |
| shoot full of holes(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, scorn) |
| sour grapes(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage) |
| take a swipe at(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, criticize) |
| take down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, criticize, scorn) |
| bad-mouth(verb, criticize, scorn, condemn, blame) |
| belittle(verb, criticize, condemn, object, blame) |
| blister(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit) |
| condemn(verb, criticize, object, blame, disparage) |
| criticize(verb, scorn, condemn, blame, disparage) |
| cut to the quick(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, scorn) |
| decry(verb, criticize, scorn, condemn, disparage) |
| deride(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit) |