453 entries under verb topic. ×

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chastise(charge, beat, attack, hurt)
27
punish(break, beat, attack, separate)
27
scold(charge, attack, sound, praise)
26
reprimand(charge, attack, praise, oppose)
25
rebuke(charge, attack, praise, correct)
23
correct(hurt, dismiss, criticize, harm)
22
berate(charge, attack, sound, oppose)
22
upbraid(charge, attack, sound, praise)
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chasten(hurt, dismiss, correct, criticize)
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chide(charge, attack, praise, oppose)
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reprove(charge, attack, hurt, praise)
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censure(charge, attack, oppose, correct)
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criticize(charge, attack, abuse, criticize)
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discipline(charge, hurt, dismiss, correct)
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reproach(charge, attack, sound, praise)
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chew out(expression, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
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dress down(expression, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
15
penalize(attack, correct, abuse, criticize)
12
bawl out(expression, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
12
blame(charge, attack, oppose, abuse)
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