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calumniate(verb, sound, abuse, censure, condemn)
2
cane(verb, criticize, censure, reprimand, rebuke)
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cap(verb, sound, insult, offend, persecute)
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check(criticize, censure, condemn, blame, rebuke)
2
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cuss out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, sound, criticize)
2
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defame(verb, sound, abuse, insult, offend)
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denigrate(verb, charge, abuse, criticize, scorn)
2
derogate(verb, sound, insult, offend, persecute)
2
disapprove(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, censure)
2
discipline(verb, charge, correct, criticize, scorn)
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discount(verb, sound, insult, offend, persecute)
2
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dress
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dump on(expression, sound, abuse, insult, offend)
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exprobate(verb, charge, correct, criticize, scorn)
2
flog(verb, attack, criticize, censure, discipline)
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