kicks the teeth

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Main Entry:	deflate
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	humiliate
Synonyms:	chasten, cut down to size, dash, debunk, disconcert, dispirit, humble, kick in the teeth, knock down, let down easy, let wind out of sails, mortify, puncture balloon, put down*, shoot down, take down
Antonyms:	boost, build up, inflate

* = informal/non-formal usage

Main Entry:	repulse
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	push away
Synonyms:	beat off, brush off, check, defeat, drive back, fend off, fight off, heave-ho, hold off, keep off, kick in the teeth, nix, overthrow, push back, put down, rebuff, rebut, reject, repel, resist, set back, stave off, throw back, ward off
Antonyms:	attract, enchant

Main Entry:	slur
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	insult
Synonyms:	blacken, blemish, blister, blot, blow off, brand, calumniate, cap, chop, cut to the quick, cut up, defame, denigrate, detract, discredit, disgrace, dump on, give a black eye, hit where one lives, insinuate, kick in the teeth, libel, malign, miff, offend, push, put down, reproach, roast, scorch*, skin alive, slander, slap in the face, slight, smear, snub, spatter, stain, tear down, traduce, vilify, zing
Antonyms:	compliment, flatter, praise

* = informal/non-formal usage
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