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depreciate(verb, reduce, criticize, lower, scorn)
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desecrate(verb, shame, stain, disparage, discredit)
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detract(verb, reduce, destroy, slight, damage)
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detract from(verb, expression, phrasal verb, break, reduce)
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devalorize(verb, break, reduce, lower, decrease)
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devaluate(verb, shame, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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devalue(verb, reduce, lower, shame, disgrace)
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diminish(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, criticize)
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