to speak about someone in a cruel, insulting way
- Similar:
- insult
- Opposite:
- admire
11+ vocabulary theme
Friendship & conflict
Getting on, falling out, arguing and making up. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.
Quick quiz
Ten questions from the friendship & conflict theme in the 11+ styles: closest meaning, opposites, odd one out, words in context and missing words. Marked straight away, with explanations. No account needed.
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