107 entries under demean topic. ×

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depreciate(verb, reduce, criticize, lower, scorn)
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depress(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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detract(verb, reduce, destroy, slight, damage)
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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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disable(verb, shame, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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discomfit(verb, upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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discount(verb, criticize, scorn, fault, disparage)
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discountenance(verb, crush, slight, criticize, lower)
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dishonor(verb, reduce, destroy, crush, damage)
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dispraise(verb, criticize, scorn, fault, disparage)
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downgrade(verb, break, reduce, destroy, damage)
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drag down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, shame, disgrace)
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embarrass(verb, upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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enfeeble(verb, shame, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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fluff off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, shame, disgrace)
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make a fool of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, crush)
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make ashamed(verb, expression, crush, confuse, shame)
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minimize(verb, reduce, criticize, lower, scorn)
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