140 entries under demean topic. ×

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dispraise(verb, dismiss, criticize, scorn, fault)
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dump on(verb, expression, sound, dismiss, push)
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give a black eye(verb, expression, idiom, sound, ruin)
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humiliate(verb, put, shame, insult, disgrace)
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lower(verb, dismiss, crush, criticize, scorn)
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offend(verb, sound, push, slight, shock)
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pan(verb, attack, ruin, dismiss, crush)
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rip(verb, crush, criticize, scorn, confuse)
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scorn(verb, dismiss, criticize, fault, mock)
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shoot down(verb, expression, crush, criticize, scorn)
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show up(expression, attack, ruin, oppose, destroy)
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skin alive(verb, expression, push, slight, abuse)
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slight(noun, verb, push, criticize, fault)
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sour grapes(expression, dismiss, criticize, scorn, mock)
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squash(verb, crush, criticize, scorn, confuse)
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take a swipe at(expression, idiom, criticize, scorn, insult)
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take down(expression, crush, criticize, scorn, confuse)
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take down a peg(expression, idiom, crush, criticize, scorn)
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underestimate(verb, dismiss, criticize, scorn, fault)
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underrate(verb, dismiss, criticize, scorn, fault)
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