| flout(verb, break, show, ignore, scorn) |
| put down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, criticize) |
| zing(verb, upset, criticize, dispute, annoy) |
| abuse(verb, upset, annoy, injure, wound) |
| afflict(verb, upset, annoy, injure, wound) |
| aggrieve(verb, upset, annoy, insult, injure) |
| annoy(verb, upset, insult, injure, offend) |
| assail(verb, criticize, dispute, challenge, doubt) |
| attack(verb, criticize, dispute, challenge, doubt) |
| blast(verb, criticize, dispute, challenge, doubt) |
| break(verb, criticize, ignore, dispute, challenge) |
| buffoon(verb, scorn, insult, mock, tease) |
| burn(verb, upset, annoy, injure, wound) |
| call into question(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, challenge) |
| cast aspersions upon(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, criticize) |
| cast doubt upon(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, criticize) |
| chafe(verb, upset, annoy, insult, injure) |
| chaff(verb, scorn, insult, tease, ridicule) |
| challenge(verb, criticize, dispute, doubt, question) |
| come down on(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, challenge) |