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slur(slight, criticize, lower, shame)
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sneer at(expression, phrasal verb, criticize, scorn)
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snub(upset, crush, confuse, shame)
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sour grapes(expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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speak to(expression, criticize, condemn, blame)
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spurn(slight, criticize, lower, fault)
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stain(shame, discredit, dishonor, reproach)
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stigmatize(shame, stain, disparage, discredit)
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strike dumb(expression, upset, crush, shame)
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subdue(upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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sully(shame, stain, discredit, dishonor)
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taint(shame, stain, discredit, dishonor)
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take a dig at(expression, idiom, disparage, knock)
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take a swipe at(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, criticize)
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take the wind out(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, crush)
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take wind out of sails(expression, idiom, feelings, explode)
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talk to(expression, criticize, condemn, blame)
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tar and feather(expression, idiom, shame, stain)
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tear to pieces(expression, idiom, disparage, knock)
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tell off(expression, criticize, condemn, blame)
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