106 entries under discipline topic. ×

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lay into(expression, censure, reprimand, scold)
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lean on(verb, expression, criticize, censure)
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lecture(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, harm)
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maltreat(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, harm)
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misuse(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, harm)
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oppress(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, harm)
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paddle(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, harm)
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put at disadvantage(expression, idiom, fine, reprimand)
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rake over the coals(verb, expression, idiom, correct, criticize)
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rap knuckles(verb, expression, hurt, dismiss, correct)
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rate(verb, criticize, censure, reprimand)
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rough up(verb, expression, hurt, dismiss, correct)
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skelp(censure, reprimand, scold, lash)
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slap down(expression, censure, reprimand, scold)
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slap wrist(verb, expression, hurt, dismiss, correct)
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switch(verb, hurt, dismiss, correct, harm)
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teach a lesson(verb, expression, idiom, hurt, dismiss)
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tell off(verb, expression, criticize, censure)
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throw the book at(verb, expression, idiom, hurt, dismiss)
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tongue-lash(verb, correct, criticize, censure)
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