453 entries under verb topic. ×

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condemn(charge, attack, abuse, criticize)
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denounce(charge, attack, abuse, criticize)
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scourge(cut, beat, attack, hurt)
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flay(charge, cut, beat, attack)
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lambaste(phrasal verb, break, cut, beat)
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lash(break, cut, beat, attack)
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take to task(expression, idiom, charge, attack)
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tell off(expression, phrasal verb, charge, attack)
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admonish(charge, attack, praise, oppose)
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attack(charge, cut, abuse, criticize)
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flog(break, beat, attack, separate)
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beat(attack, separate, hurt, defeat)
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excoriate(cut, attack, abuse, criticize)
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objurgate(attack, correct, abuse, condemn)
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rate(abuse, criticize, censure, condemn)
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tick off(expression, oppose, criticize, crack)
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disparage(charge, attack, abuse, criticize)
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revile(attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
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thrash(break, beat, attack, separate)
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carpet(attack, criticize, reprimand, scold)
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