| put down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, criticize) |
| rail(verb, abuse, criticize, reprimand, reproach) |
| rail against(verb, abuse, criticize, revile) |
| rail at(verb, expression, abuse, reprimand, reproach) |
| scorn(verb, abuse, criticize, condemn, fault) |
| vilify(verb, abuse, criticize, scorn, censure) |
| annoy(verb, irritate, infuriate) |
| be after(verb, abuse, criticize) |
| be down on(verb, abuse, criticize) |
| be on at(verb, abuse, criticize) |
| bring to book(verb, expression, idiom, disapprobation) |
| bullyrag(verb, abuse, criticize) |
| cant(verb, abuse, criticize) |
| chafe(annoy, irritate, infuriate) |
| defame(verb, reprimand, discredit, disapprove, rebuke) |
| discredit(verb, reprimand, disapprove, rebuke, accuse) |
| drub(verb, abuse, criticize) |
| find fault(verb, expression, criticize, censure, condemn) |
| flay(verb, criticize, blast, reprimand, reproach) |
| give a piece of mind(verb, abuse, criticize) |