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disparage(charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
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dissent(noun, oppose, criticize, fight)
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elude(deceive, hide, escape, lie)
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escape(avoid, deceive, hide, lie)
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eschew(hide, escape, lie, shuffle)
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fib(escape, lie, shuffle, dodge)
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find fault with(expression, idiom, phrasal verb, charge)
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flip-flop(escape, lie, shuffle, dodge)
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grouse(noun, oppose, criticize, object)
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hector(harass, tease, bully)
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hem and haw(expression, idiom, object, doubt)
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jive(shift, escape, lie, shuffle)
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lecture(charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
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lie(decline, avoid, deceive, hide)
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pretend(decline, avoid, deceive, hide)
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put down(expression, cut, hit, criticize)
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rebuke(charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
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remonstrate(charge, oppose, criticize, scorn)
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reprehend(charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
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reprimand(charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
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