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lean on(expression, oppose, censure, pay)
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light into(expression, blame, denounce, reproach)
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lower the boom(expression, blame, denounce, reproach)
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notice(censure, advise, caution, rebuke)
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oppose(censure, blame, pay, reprimand)
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pay(oppose, censure, blame, reprimand)
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rake(oppose, censure, blame, pay)
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rap(attack, praise, criticize, censure)
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rap on knuckles(expression, idiom, censure, rebuke)
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rate(abuse, criticize, condemn, blame)
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read(oppose, censure, pay, reprimand)
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reprehend(oppose, criticize, censure, condemn)
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reproach(attack, praise, oppose, criticize)
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rip(oppose, censure, blame, pay)
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row(fight, argue, disagree, quarrel)
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slap on the wrist(expression, idiom, criticize, condemn)
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slap on wrist(expression, idiom, censure, rebuke)
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sound off(expression, oppose, censure, pay)
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strongly criticize(expression, censure, caution, rebuke)
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take down(expression, criticize, condemn, blame)
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