2
put down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reprimand, reproach)
2
rate(criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand, reproach)
2
read out(expression, charge, criticize, scorn, censure)
2
restrain(verb, correct, discipline, humble, humiliate)
2
roast(verb, charge, criticize, censure, condemn)
2
saddle(verb, charge, criticize, censure, condemn)
2
scare(verb, abuse, pressure, bully, intimidate)
2
sermonize(verb, moralize)
2
skin(verb, charge, criticize, censure, condemn)
2
sound the alarm(expression, idiom, warning)
2
spank(discipline, chastise, penalize)
2
speak
2
speak to(verb, expression, criticize, condemn, lecture)
2
stick it to(expression, idiom, charge, criticize, censure)
2
take down(expression, criticize, condemn, blame, reproach)
2
tear apart(expression, charge, oppose, criticize, scorn)
2
torment(verb, pressure, intimidate, warn, threaten)
2
wig
1
abase(correct, discipline, humble, reprimand, humiliate)
1
acquaint(verb, order, prompt, alert, inform)
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