75 entries under insult topic. ×

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scold(verb, charge, attack, bother, sound)
28
upbraid(verb, charge, attack, sound, oppose)
28
reprimand(verb, charge, attack, oppose, correct)
24
chide(verb, charge, oppose, correct, abuse)
21
castigate(verb, charge, attack, sound, oppose)
21
censure(verb, charge, attack, oppose, correct)
19
reprove(verb, charge, attack, oppose, correct)
18
revile(verb, attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
17
lecture(verb, charge, oppose, abuse, criticize)
15
lambaste(verb, beat, attack, abuse, criticize)
14
reproach(verb, charge, attack, sound, oppose)
13
criticize(verb, charge, attack, abuse, scorn)
12
abuse(verb, charge, attack, sound, criticize)
10
admonish(verb, charge, oppose, correct, abuse)
10
decry(verb, sound, abuse, blame)
9
tongue-lash(verb, correct, abuse, criticize, fight)
8
vilify(verb, attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
8
vituperate(verb, sound, abuse, criticize, scorn)
6
blame(verb, charge, oppose, abuse, criticize)
6
nag(verb, bother, sound, harass)
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