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jump on(expression, criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt)
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justify(verb, move, maintain, dispute, reason)
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keep aft(expression, criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate)
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kick up a fuss(verb, expression, idiom, oppose, criticize)
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kid out of(expression, idiom)
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lambaste(verb, criticize, censure, condemn, object)
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lament(verb, oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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lay(verb, oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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lay down the law(expression, idiom, criticize, reproach, rate)
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lay into(verb, expression, criticize, condemn, object)
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lay out(verb, expression, criticize, condemn, object)
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lean on(verb, expression, prevent, discourage, thwart)
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let have it(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, condemn)
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light into(expression, reprimand, reproach, rebuke)
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look askance(verb, expression, oppose, criticize, object)
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look askance at(verb, expression, idiom, reject, oppose)
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look down on(verb, expression, idiom, reject, oppose)
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maintain(oppose, declare, object, protest, complain)
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make a fuss(verb, expression, idiom, oppose, criticize)
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make a stink(expression, idiom, maintain, oppose, complain)
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