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keep distance(expression, decline, avoid, deceive)
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kick up a fuss(expression, idiom, oppose, criticize)
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lambaste(criticize, disparage)
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lament(noun, oppose, criticize, object)
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lay(oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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lay low(expression, decline, avoid, deceive)
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lay on(expression, condemn, reprimand, discredit)
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lead on a merry chase(expression, idiom, decline, avoid)
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lesson(reprimand, discredit, rebuke, accuse)
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make a fuss(expression, idiom, oppose, criticize)
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mislead
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moan(noun, oppose, criticize, object)
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nibble at(expression, phrasal verb, disapprobation)
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oppose(criticize, object, doubt, protest)
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ostracize(charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
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pan(noun, cut, hit, censure)
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put off(expression, decline, avoid, deceive)
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quarrel
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rake(reprimand, discredit, trim, rebuke)
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ream(criticize, condemn, discipline, reprimand)
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