| slight(verb, criticize, lower, fault, disparage) |
| slur(verb, slight, criticize, lower, shame) |
| sneer at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, criticize, scorn) |
| snub(verb, upset, crush, confuse, shame) |
| sour grapes(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage) |
| speak to(verb, expression, criticize, condemn, blame) |
| spurn(verb, slight, criticize, lower, fault) |
| stain(verb, shame, discredit, dishonor, reproach) |
| stigmatize(verb, shame, stain, disparage, discredit) |
| strike dumb(verb, expression, upset, crush, shame) |
| subdue(verb, upset, crush, annoy, confuse) |
| sully(verb, shame, stain, discredit, dishonor) |
| taint(verb, shame, stain, discredit, dishonor) |
| take a dig at(verb, expression, idiom, disparage, knock) |
| take a swipe at(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, criticize) |
| take the wind out(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, crush) |
| take wind out of sails(verb, expression, idiom, feelings, explode) |
| talk to(verb, expression, criticize, condemn, blame) |
| tar and feather(verb, expression, idiom, shame, stain) |
| tear to pieces(verb, expression, idiom, disparage, knock) |