| exprobate(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand) |
| fault(verb, slight, criticize, lower, disparage) |
| find fault with(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, attack) |
| flay(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand) |
| fluff off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, shame, disgrace) |
| give a black eye(verb, expression, idiom, shame, stain) |
| give a hard time(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, condemn) |
| harass(verb, crush, annoy, subdue, disgrace) |
| hide(verb, upset, crush, shame, subdue) |
| injure(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish) |
| knock bottom out(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, feelings) |
| knock props from under(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, feelings) |
| lecture(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand) |
| lessen(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish) |
| lesson(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand) |
| libel(verb, shame, stain, discredit, dishonor) |
| look down on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, slight) |
| lose face(verb, expression, shame, stain, disparage) |
| make a fool of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, crush) |
| make ashamed(verb, expression, crush, confuse, shame) |