349 entries under verb topic. ×

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castigate(criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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censure(slight, criticize, lower, condemn)
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chagrin(upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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chasten(upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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cheapen(reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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check(criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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chide(criticize, reprimand, reproach, scold)
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clamor against(expression, phrasal verb, slight, criticize)
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condemn(slight, criticize, lower, blame)
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confound(upset, crush, annoy, confuse)
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confuse(upset, crush, shame, subdue)
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conquer(crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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corrupt(reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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cripple(shame, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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crush(upset, annoy, confuse, shame)
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debauch(reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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debilitate(shame, disgrace, humble, dishonor)
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declass(break, reduce, destroy, damage)
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defame(slight, criticize, lower, shame)
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defile(shame, stain, discredit, dishonor)
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