| strongly criticize(verb, expression, censure, caution, rebuke) |
| take down(verb, expression, criticize, condemn, blame) |
| take down a peg(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, condemn) |
| tear apart(verb, expression, oppose, censure, pay) |
| tell a thing or two(verb, expression, idiom, censure, rebuke) |
| tongue-lash(verb, abuse, criticize, fight, disagree) |
| warn(verb, censure, advise, caution, rebuke) |
| zap(verb, oppose, censure, pay, reprimand) |
| abuse |
| altercate(verb, disagree, squabble, controversialize, nettle) |
| argufy(verb, disagree, squabble, altercate, controversialize) |
| bandy with(verb, expression, squabble, altercate, nettle) |
| be at loggerheads(squabble, altercate, controversialize) |
| bicker(verb, fight, argue, disagree, quarrel) |
| brawl(verb, fight, argue, squabble, altercate) |
| bring action(expression, squabble, altercate, controversialize) |
| bring to book(verb, call) |
| brush with(verb, expression, squabble, altercate, nettle) |
| bump heads(verb, expression, disagree, squabble, altercate) |
| carry on war(verb, expression, idiom, squabble, altercate) |