6
scold(verb, attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
6
scorch(verb, cut, attack, praise, criticize)
6
scourge(verb, cut, beat, attack, praise)
5
abrade(verb, help, hurt, smooth, clean)
5
abuse(verb, attack, condemn, denounce, curse)
5
attack(verb, cut, abuse, criticize, censure)
5
berate(verb, attack, criticize, censure, reprimand)
5
censure(verb, attack, abuse, criticize, condemn)
5
criticize(verb, attack, abuse, censure, condemn)
5
decry(verb, attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
5
imprecate(verb, attack, abuse, condemn, hate)
5
objurgate(verb, attack, abuse, condemn, hate)
5
scarify(verb, cut, attack, praise, criticize)
5
scratch(verb, cut, hurt, irritate, strip)
5
slam(verb, phrasal verb, cut, attack, praise)
5
slash(verb, cut, attack, praise, criticize)
4
chastise(verb, attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
4
drub(verb, cut, attack, praise, criticize)
4
rebuke(verb, attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
4
reproach(verb, attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
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