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deride(respect, insult)
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despise
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diminish(rise, extend, belittle)
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disapprove(disregard, oppose, allow, criticize)
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discredit(honor, blame, detract)
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gibe(noun, respect, ridicule)
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gripe(noun, comfort, complain, complaint)
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impugn(support, help, criticize, challenge)
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inveigh(blame, denounce)
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lecture(noun, criticize)
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minimize(extend, maximize)
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put down(expression, respect, allow, comment)
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rap(noun, criticize, blame, criticism)
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slight(noun, complete, regard, warm)
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taunt(noun, provoke, tease, reproach)
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insult(noun, communication, honor, disregard)
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chide(criticize, lecture)
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backbite
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belittling
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berate
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