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cause a scene(verb, expression, idiom, disagree, squabble)
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caution(reprove, warn)
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come down on(verb, expression, blame, denounce, reproach)
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controversialize(squabble, altercate)
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denounce(verb, reproach, scold, chastise)
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disagree(squabble, altercate, controversialize)
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discept(squabble, altercate, controversialize)
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do battle(verb, expression, squabble, altercate, nettle)
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dueling(verb, squabble, altercate, nettle, jousting)
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exchange blows(verb, expression, squabble, altercate, nettle)
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fight(verb, argue, quarrel, squabble, altercate)
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flare up(verb, expression, squabble, altercate, nettle)
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get tough with(expression, idiom, squabble, altercate, controversialize)
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give a talking-to(expression, idiom, censure, reprimand, reprove)
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go for jugular(expression, idiom, squabble, altercate, controversialize)
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go for the jugular(expression, idiom, squabble, altercate, controversialize)
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go to war(verb, expression, idiom, squabble, altercate)
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had it(verb, expression, disagree, squabble, altercate)
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harass(reprimand, reproach, scold)
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haul over the coals(expression, idiom, censure, reprimand, reprove)
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