107 entries under demean topic. ×

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play down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, crush, confuse)
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poor mouth(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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put away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, crush)
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put out of countenance(verb, expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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put to shame(verb, expression, idiom, upset, crush)
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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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scorch(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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scorn(verb, slight, criticize, fault, disparage)
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shoot full of holes(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, scorn)
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sink(verb, upset, reduce, destroy, crush)
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sneer at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, criticize, scorn)
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snub(verb, upset, crush, confuse, shame)
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sour grapes(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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subdue(verb, upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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take a swipe at(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, criticize)
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underestimate(verb, criticize, scorn, fault, disparage)
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undermine(verb, shame, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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underrate(verb, criticize, scorn, fault, disparage)
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undervalue(verb, reduce, criticize, lower, scorn)
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