step on one's toes

annoy curse humiliate irritate libel mock outrage provoke ridicule slander taunt

abase affront aggravate blister debase degrade deride dishonor disoblige flout gird injure jeer pan revile roast scoff slam slight sneer snub tease underestimate vex

cut to the quick dump on put down

aid delight flatter make happy please praise soothe tell the truth

appease assist compliment elevate help honor improve mollify respect upgrade