| A | B |
|---|
| abase | to humble, degrade, or lower in estimation |
| debase | to lower or reduce in value, quality, or dignity |
| degrade | to lower in rank, dignity, or value |
| disparage | to speak slightingly of , or to lower in esteem by actions or words |
| deprecate | to plead earnestly against or to express disapproval of |
| contemn | to view or treat with scorn or lack or respect |
| flout | to mock or scorn or to disregard contemptuousl |
| discredit | to disbelieve or cause to disbelieve; or to disgrace or do damage to another's name or reputation |
| sully | to defile or to make or become soiled or tarnished |
| contumely | contemptuous, insolent, or insulting language or treatment |
| revile | to speak abusively or contemptuously of |
| scathing | bitterly and fiercely severe |
