349 entries under verb topic. ×

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abash(upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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admonish(criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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affront(crush, annoy, subdue, disgrace)
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attaint(shame, stain, disgrace, disparage)
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bad-mouth(criticize, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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base(crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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bench(break, reduce, destroy, damage)
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berate(criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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besmirch(shame, stain, disparage, discredit)
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blame(criticize, condemn, reprimand, reproach)
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blot(shame, stain, discredit, dishonor)
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blow sky high(expression, idiom, feelings, explode)
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bring down(expression, phrasal verb, upset, crush)
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bring low(expression, break, crush, lower)
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bump(break, reduce, destroy, damage)
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bust(break, reduce, destroy, damage)
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call down(expression, criticize, condemn, blame)
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call on the carpet(expression, idiom, criticize, condemn)
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calumniate(slight, criticize, lower, fault)
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canker(reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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