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fault(slight, criticize, lower, disparage)
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find fault with(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, attack)
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flay(criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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fluff off(expression, phrasal verb, shame, disgrace)
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give a black eye(expression, idiom, shame, stain)
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give a hard time(expression, idiom, criticize, condemn)
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harass(crush, annoy, subdue, disgrace)
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hide(upset, crush, shame, subdue)
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injure(reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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knock bottom out(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, feelings)
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knock props from under(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, feelings)
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lecture(criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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lessen(reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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lesson(criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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libel(shame, stain, discredit, dishonor)
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look down on(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, slight)
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lose face(expression, shame, stain, disparage)
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make a fool of(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, crush)
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make ashamed(expression, crush, confuse, shame)
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make eat dirt(expression, idiom, upset, crush)
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