132 entries under attack topic. ×

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pelt(verb, beat, criticize, reprimand)
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pound(verb, beat, criticize, irritate)
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proscribe(verb, abuse, criticize, censure)
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prosecute(verb, criticize, censure, condemn)
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pummel(verb, criticize, censure, reprimand)
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put someone on the griddle(verb, expression, idiom, praise)
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put someone on the hot seat(verb, expression, idiom, praise)
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rake over the coals(verb, expression, idiom, cut)
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read the riot act(verb, expression, idiom, criticize)
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read the riot act to(verb, expression, idiom, praise)
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rip into(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut)
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shellac(verb, beat, criticize, reprimand)
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shoot down(expression, score, scratch, slam)
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show up(verb, expression, criticize, censure)
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smear(verb, smooth, criticize, censure)
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smother(verb, beat, criticize, reprimand)
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stigmatize(verb, criticize, censure, condemn)
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strike(verb, beat, criticize, reprimand)
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swear(verb, abuse, condemn, denounce)
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take to task(verb, expression, idiom, criticize)
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