put hooks in

belittle decry defame degrade denigrate deride discredit dismiss malign ridicule scorn slander underrate vilify

abuse chill deject demoralize deprecate depreciate derogate discourage disdain dishearten dispirit lower minimize pan rap roast scorch slam smear traduce underestimate undervalue

cry down dis dispraise downcry dump on put down run down sour grapes tear down write off

admire approve commend compliment exaggerate exalt flatter honor praise

encourage esteem hearten increase inspirit laud maximize overestimate overrate raise respect

sanction