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