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make one feel small(expression, idiom, upset, crush)
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malign(attack, slight, criticize, lower)
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mark down(expression, phrasal verb, break, reduce)
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minimize(reduce, criticize, lower, scorn)
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mock(shame, stain, disparage, discredit)
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monish(criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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mudsling(attack, reduce, destroy, damage)
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overcome(upset, crush, shame, subdue)
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pervert(reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
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play down(expression, phrasal verb, crush, confuse)
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poke full of holes(expression, idiom, feelings, explode)
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poor mouth(expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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pull down(expression, upset, crush, shame)
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puncture(feelings, explode)
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put away(expression, phrasal verb, upset, crush)
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put one away(expression, idiom, upset, crush)
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put out of countenance(expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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put to shame(expression, idiom, upset, crush)
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rap(attack, slight, criticize, lower)
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rate(criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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