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26 Cards in this Set
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abase (verb)
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to humble, degrade, or lower (one abases oneself)
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debase (verb)
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to lower or reduce in value, quality, or dignity (of something else)
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degrade (verb)
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to lower in rank, dignity, or value (more intense than abase)
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disparage (verb)
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to speak slightly of, or to lower in esteem by actions or words
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deprecate (verb)
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to plead earnestly against or to express disapproval of
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contemn (verb)
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to view or treat with scorn or lack of respect
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flout (verb)
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to mock or scorn
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discredit (verb)
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to disbelieve or cause to disbelieve; to disgrace or damage another's name or reputation
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sully (verb)
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to defile or to make or become soiled or tarnished
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contumely (noun)
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contemptuous, insolent, or insulting language or treatment
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revile (verb)
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to speak abusively or contemptuously of
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scathing (adj)
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bitterly and fiercely severe
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DC: acrid
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bitterly pungent
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DC: anathema
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a detested person or thing
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DC: askance
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with suspicion
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DC: bemoan
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to lament
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DC: caustic
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sarcastic
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DC: demur
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to object
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DC: diatribe
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a bitter criticism
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DC: execrate
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to curse, to detest
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DC: impugn
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to challenge another's statement
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DC: malign
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evil in effect
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DC: obloquy
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blame
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DC: philippic
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a speech of bitter denunciation
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DC: stigmatize
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to mark with a brand
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DC: vituperate
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to verbally abuse
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