2
bullying(verb, adjective, threatening)
2
castigating(verb, disapproving)
2
conferring(verb, advising)
2
counseling(noun, verb, advising)
2
criticizing(verb, disapproving)
2
deterring(verb, dissuading)
2
disapproving(verb, disapproving)
2
disheartening(verb, dissuading)
2
disparaging(verb, disapproving)
2
dissuading(verb, dissuading)
2
enjoining(verb, cautioning)
2
frightening(verb, adjective, threatening)
2
hinting(verb, adjective, threatening)
2
instructing(verb, advising)
2
notifying(verb, advising)
2
recommending(verb, advising)
2
reproaching(verb, disapproving)
2
tormenting(verb, adjective, threatening)
2
upbraiding(verb, disapproving)
1
accusing
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