140 entries under shame topic. ×

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disregard(verb, stain, disparage, discredit)
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disrespect(verb, stain, disparage, discredit)
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downgrade(verb, break, reduce, destroy, damage)
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drag down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, disgrace)
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embarrass(verb, upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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enfeeble(verb, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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expel(verb, stain, disparage, discredit)
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fluff off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, disgrace)
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give a black eye(verb, expression, idiom, stain)
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hide(verb, upset, crush, subdue)
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injure(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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lessen(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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libel(verb, stain, discredit, dishonor)
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lose face(verb, expression, stain, disparage)
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make a fool of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, crush)
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make ashamed(verb, expression, crush, confuse)
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make eat dirt(verb, expression, idiom, upset, crush)
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make one feel small(verb, expression, idiom, upset, crush)
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mock(verb, stain, disparage, discredit)
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mudsling(verb, attack, reduce, destroy, damage)
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