12
abuse(verb, charge, attack, sound, criticize)
12
take to task(verb, expression, idiom, charge, attack)
10
admonish(verb, charge, oppose, correct, abuse)
10
decry(verb, sound, abuse, blame, insult)
9
jaw(verb, abuse, criticize, fight, protest)
9
objurgate(verb, correct, abuse, censure, discipline)
9
rate(verb, attack, abuse, criticize, annoy)
9
reprehend(verb, charge, oppose, correct, criticize)
9
tongue-lash(verb, correct, abuse, criticize, fight)
8
rag
8
rail(verb, abuse, criticize, censure, condemn)
8
remonstrate(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
8
vilify(verb, attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
8
vituperate(verb, sound, abuse, criticize, scorn)
7
call down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, correct, criticize)
7
flay(verb, charge, attack, criticize, censure)
7
lash(verb, attack, abuse, criticize, censure)
6
blame(verb, charge, oppose, abuse, criticize)
6
chasten(verb, correct, criticize, censure, discipline)
6
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