| berate(verb, correct, criticize, censure, discipline) |
| curb(verb, control, cool, restrain, crush) |
| objurgate(verb, correct, discipline, reprimand, humiliate) |
| reduce(verb, upset, control, order, cool) |
| reprove(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, harm) |
| restrain(verb, control, cool, crush, correct) |
| scourge(verb, beat, hurt, defeat, dismiss) |
| shame(verb, upset, crush, annoy, confuse) |
| soften(verb, calm, control, cool, restrain) |
| suppress(verb, restrain, crush, block, curb) |
| upbraid(verb, correct, criticize, censure, discipline) |
| afflict(verb, upset, trouble, beat, disturb) |
| flog(verb, beat, hurt, dismiss, correct) |
| humiliate(verb, upset, crush, correct, annoy) |
| put down(verb, expression, upset, crush, criticize) |
| reproach(verb, correct, discipline, reprimand, humiliate) |
| try(verb, correct, discipline, reprimand, humiliate) |
| abase(verb, upset, crush, correct, annoy) |
| avenge(verb, punish, retaliate) |
| blunt(adjective, moderation) |