| minimize(verb, extend, maximize) | |
| obloquy | |
| offense | |
| put-down(noun, respect, commentary) | |
| put down(verb, expression, respect, allow, comment) | |
| rap(noun, verb, criticize, blame, criticism) | |
| reflection(noun, approval, original, criticism) | |
| reprehend | |
| reprehension(noun, retreat) | |
| reproof | |
| scorn(accept, respect, admire) | |
| slight(noun, verb, complete, regard, warm) | |
| smear | |
| taunt(noun, verb, provoke, tease, reproach) | |
| disparagement(noun, honor) | |
| insult(noun, verb, communication, honor, disregard) | |
| chide(verb, criticize, lecture) | |
| reprimand(noun, punishment) | |
| admonition | |
| animadversion |
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