100 entries under lessen topic. ×

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cut down to size(verb, expression, idiom, reduce, destroy)
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decrease(verb, check, delay, diminish, lower)
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decry(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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depose(verb, separate, remove, reduce, discharge)
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depreciate(verb, diminish, criticize, scorn, condemn)
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derogate(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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detract(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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devalue(verb, diminish, shame, disgrace)
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discredit(verb, upset, reduce, destroy, crush)
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disparage(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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down(verb, check, remove, overcome, delay)
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knock off(verb, expression, beat, mark, defeat)
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pan(verb, study, reduce, hit, destroy)
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run down(verb, expression, reduce, destroy, crush)
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shoot down(verb, expression, beat, reduce, defeat)
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shut down(verb, expression, beat, check, defeat)
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slam(verb, reduce, hit, destroy, crush)
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take down a peg(verb, expression, idiom, upset, reduce)
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underrate(verb, diminish, criticize, scorn)
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undervalue(verb, diminish, criticize, scorn)
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