117 entries under punish topic. ×

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denounce(verb, charge, attack, abuse, criticize)
12
scourge(verb, cut, beat, attack, hurt)
11
lambaste(verb, phrasal verb, break, cut, beat)
11
take to task(verb, expression, idiom, charge, attack)
10
tell off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, charge, attack)
10
admonish(verb, charge, attack, praise, oppose)
9
objurgate(verb, attack, correct, abuse, condemn)
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disparage(verb, charge, attack, abuse, criticize)
5
damn(verb, cut, attack, criticize, censure)
5
deprecate(verb, charge, attack, criticize, scorn)
5
find fault with(verb, expression, idiom, charge, attack)
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keelhaul
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reprehend(verb, charge, attack, oppose, correct)
5
tongue-lash(verb, correct, abuse, criticize, scorn)
4
afflict(verb, correct, discipline, reprimand, torment)
4
amerce(verb, fine, discipline, reprimand)
4
call down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
4
convict(verb, attack, abuse, criticize, censure)
4
decry(verb, attack, sound, criticize, censure)
4
disapprove(verb, charge, attack, criticize, scorn)
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