2
rant(criticize, rage, protest, complain, kick)
2
rave
2
read out(expression, charge, criticize, scorn, censure)
2
ream(verb, abuse, criticize, fight, scorn)
2
rip up(expression, sound, abuse, insult, offend)
2
run down(verb, expression, sound, abuse, censure)
2
scourge(verb, attack, correct, criticize, censure)
2
signify(verb, sound, insult, offend, persecute)
2
sit on(verb, expression, oppose, censure, reprimand)
2
skin alive(verb, expression, disparage, denounce, assail)
2
slam(verb, attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
2
slap(verb, beat, attack, sound, criticize)
2
slash(verb, beat, attack, criticize, condemn)
2
sling mud(expression, sound, insult, offend, persecute)
2
smear(verb, attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
2
speak to(expression, criticize, censure, condemn, rebuke)
2
swear(verb, sound, abuse, insult, offend)
2
talk to(expression, criticize, censure, condemn, rebuke)
2
tear apart(verb, expression, charge, sound, oppose)
2
tease
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