FLATTERS Antonyms

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

• express a negative opinion of

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

• having or exerting a malignant influence

• speak unfavorably about

• the act of mocking or ridiculing

• constituting a copy or imitation of something

• treat with contempt

• imitate with mockery and derision

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

• subject to laughter or ridicule

• express a negative opinion of