dump on

dump on
phrasal
: to treat disrespectfully: as
a. : to take unfair advantage of

feeling overworked and dumped on — Joan Sackett

b. : to abuse verbally : disparage : belittle

if they want to dump on people's work, let them become reviewers — Stephen Sondheim

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informal criticize or abuse (someone); treat badly

you get dumped on just because of your name

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dump on [phrasal verb]
informal
1 dump on (someone) US : to criticize (someone) severely

I'm tired of getting dumped on every time I make a little mistake.

2 dump (something) on (someone) : to give (something) to (someone else) to do, deal with, or think about because you do not want to

She dumped her chores on her little brother.

I can't stand it when he dumps all his problems on me.

I hate to dump this on you.

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Main Entry:dump

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