6
whip(verb, break, beat, attack, separate)
5
abuse(verb, charge, attack, hurt, sound)
5
call to account(verb, expression, idiom)
5
damn(verb, cut, attack, criticize, censure)
5
deprecate(verb, charge, attack, criticize, scorn)
5
find fault with(verb, expression, idiom, charge, attack)
5
keelhaul(verb, punish)
5
rail(verb, abuse, criticize, censure, condemn)
5
rap(verb, break, charge, beat, attack)
5
reprehend(verb, charge, attack, oppose, correct)
5
scathe(verb, cut, attack, criticize, censure)
5
scorch(verb, cut, attack, criticize, censure)
5
slam(verb, cut, attack, sound, abuse)
5
spank(verb, break, beat, separate, hurt)
5
tongue-lash(verb, correct, abuse, criticize, scorn)
5
vilify(verb, cut, attack, sound, abuse)
5
vituperate(verb, attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
4
afflict(verb, correct, discipline, reprimand, torment)
4
amerce(verb, fine, discipline, reprimand, punish)
4
assail(verb, break, beat, attack, separate)
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