106 entries under demean topic. ×

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drag down(verb, expression, discharge, eliminate, shame)
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embarrass(verb, upset, crush, confuse, shame)
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enfeeble(verb, shame, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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fluff off(verb, expression, shame, disgrace, humble)
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make a fool of(verb, expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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make ashamed(verb, expression, crush, confuse, shame)
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minimize(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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play down(verb, expression, crush, confuse, shame)
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pooh pooh(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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put out of countenance(verb, expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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put to shame(verb, expression, idiom, upset, crush)
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sap(verb, shame, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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scoff at(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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scorn(verb, criticize, disparage, discredit, deride)
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shoot full of holes(expression, idiom, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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sneer at(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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snub(noun, verb, upset, crush, confuse)
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sour grapes(expression, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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take a swipe at(expression, idiom, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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underestimate(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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