2
ride(verb, sound, insult, offend, persecute)
2
rip into(verb, expression, cut, attack, abuse)
2
rip up(expression, sound, insult, offend, persecute)
2
run down(verb, expression, sound, abuse, censure)
2
score(attack, scratch, slam, lacerate, incise)
2
signify(verb, sound, insult, offend, persecute)
2
skin(verb, charge, attack, criticize, crack)
2
slap wrist(verb, expression, hurt, dismiss, correct)
2
slash(verb, cut, beat, attack, criticize)
2
sling mud(expression, sound, insult, offend, persecute)
2
smear(verb, attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
2
strap(verb, beat, strike, thrash, whip)
2
strike(verb, break, beat, attack, separate)
2
swear at(expression, sound, rage, insult, offend)
2
take down(expression, criticize, censure, condemn, blame)
2
tame(correct, discipline, reprimand, humiliate, punish)
2
tear apart(verb, expression, charge, sound, oppose)
2
thresh(verb, break, beat, separate, defeat)
2
trash(verb, beat, sound, criticize, censure)
2
trim(verb, beat, attack, criticize, strike)
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