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rate(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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rebuke(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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reprehend(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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reprimand(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, reproach)
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reproach(verb, criticize, shame, condemn, blame)
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reprove(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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revile(verb, slight, criticize, lower, fault)
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ridicule(verb, crush, slight, criticize, lower)
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rule out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reduce, destroy)
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sap(verb, shame, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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scoff at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, criticize, scorn)
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scold(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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scorch(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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scorn(verb, slight, criticize, fault, disparage)
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set back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, break, reduce)
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shoot full of holes(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, scorn)
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silence(verb, upset, crush, shame, subdue)
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sink(verb, upset, reduce, destroy, crush)
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slander(verb, attack, slight, criticize, lower)
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slap on the wrist(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, condemn)
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