140 entries under demean topic. ×

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kick in the teeth(verb, expression, idiom, push, slight)
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knock bottom out of(verb, expression, idiom, ruin, oppose)
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make a fool of(verb, expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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make ashamed(verb, expression, crush, confuse, shame)
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miff(verb, push, slight, insult, stain)
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minimize(verb, dismiss, abuse, criticize, scorn)
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mortify(verb, crush, confuse, shame, subdue)
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offend(verb, push, slight, insult, stain)
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play down(verb, expression, crush, confuse, shame)
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poke full of holes(verb, expression, idiom, ruin, oppose)
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pooh-pooh(ruin, destroy, blame, smear, slur)
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poor mouth(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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puncture(verb, ruin, oppose, destroy, dislike)
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push(verb, slight, insult, stain, disgrace)
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put out of countenance(verb, expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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put to shame(verb, expression, idiom, crush, confuse)
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reflect on(verb, expression, ruin, oppose, destroy)
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reproach(verb, ruin, oppose, destroy, push)
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scoff at(verb, expression, criticize, scorn, disparage)
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scorn(verb, dismiss, criticize, mock, disparage)
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