171 entries under verb topic. ×

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climb all over(expression, idiom, oppose, censure)
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come down on(expression, idiom, criticize, censure)
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condemn(abuse, criticize, censure, blame)
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correct(criticize, censure, discipline, reprimand)
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criticize harshly(expression, abuse, criticize, censure)
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criticize severely(expression, criticize, censure, reprimand)
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declaim(criticize, grab, confront, lecture)
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discipline(criticize, censure, reprimand, caution)
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drag over the coals(expression, idiom, criticize, censure)
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drub(criticize, censure, reprimand, rebuke)
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excoriate(criticize, censure, reprimand, rebuke)
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exhort(criticize, reprimand, caution, grab)
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find fault(expression, abuse, condemn, blame)
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find fault with
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flog(criticize, censure, discipline, reprimand)
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fry(oppose, censure, pay, reprimand)
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get on a soapbox(expression, idiom, criticize, grab)
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give a dressing-down
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give what for(expression, idiom, criticize, reprimand)
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go after(expression, oppose, censure, pay)
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