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rule out(verb, phrasal verb, reduce, destroy)
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scoff at(verb, phrasal verb, criticize, scorn)
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set back(verb, phrasal verb, break, reduce)
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shoot full of holes(verb, idiom, criticize, scorn)
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slap on the wrist(verb, idiom, criticize, condemn)
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sneer at(verb, phrasal verb, criticize, scorn)
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sour grapes(verb, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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speak to(verb, criticize, condemn, blame)
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strike dumb(verb, upset, crush, shame)
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take a dig at(verb, idiom, disparage, knock)
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take a swipe at(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, criticize)
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take the wind out(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, crush)
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take wind out of sails(verb, idiom, feelings, explode)
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talk to(verb, criticize, condemn, blame)
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tar and feather(verb, idiom, shame, stain)
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tear to pieces(verb, idiom, disparage, knock)
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tell off(verb, criticize, condemn, blame)
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tick off(verb, criticize, condemn, blame)
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to denigrate(verb, disparage, knock, malign)
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write off(verb, phrasal verb, reduce, criticize)
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