| underestimate(verb, reject, disregard, dismiss, abandon) |
| write off(expression, dismiss) |
| brush |
| lay aside |
| put aside |
| set aside |
| depreciate(verb, reject, disregard, dismiss, abandon) |
| discount(verb, reject, disregard, dismiss, abandon) |
| light |
| pooh-pooh(verb, dismiss, scorn, insult, offend) |
| reject(verb, disregard, dismiss, abandon, ignore) |
| scorn(verb, reject, disregard, dismiss, abandon) |
| absolve justify(expression, defend, explain, spare, relieve) |
| acquit(defend, spare, relieve, pardon, forgive) |
| alibi(verb, defend, explain, spare, relieve) |
| apologize for(verb, expression, defend, explain, spare) |
| appease(verb, defend, explain, spare, relieve) |
| be indifferent(verb, reject, disregard, dismiss, abandon) |
| bear with(verb, expression, defend, explain, spare) |
| blink at(verb, expression, scorn, insult, offend) |