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cuss out(expression, phrasal verb, sound, criticize)
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defame(sound, abuse, insult, offend)
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denigrate(charge, abuse, criticize, scorn)
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derogate(sound, insult, offend, persecute)
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disapprove(charge, criticize, scorn, censure)
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discipline(charge, correct, criticize, scorn)
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discount(sound, insult, offend, persecute)
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exprobate(charge, correct, criticize, scorn)
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flog(attack, criticize, censure, discipline)
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get after(expression, charge, abuse, criticize)
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get at(expression, phrasal verb, abuse)
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give what for(expression, idiom, criticize, rebuke)
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harass(bother, annoy, reprimand, reproach)
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impugn(charge, attack, criticize, scorn)
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irritate
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jump on(expression, oppose, censure, discipline)
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knock(charge, sound, abuse, criticize)
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lay into(expression, attack, oppose, criticize)
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light into(expression, attack, criticize, reprimand)
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malign(attack, abuse, criticize, censure)
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