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take exception(expression, idiom, support, maintain)
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take exception to(expression, idiom, reject, oppose)
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talk out of(expression, idiom, move, dispute)
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accuse(oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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advise
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advise against(expression, prevent, discourage, thwart)
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ascribe(oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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attack(oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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belittle(criticize, condemn, object, disparage)
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bellyache(oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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bemoan(oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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berate(criticize, condemn, object, blame)
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bewail(oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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carp(oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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castigate(criticize, condemn, object, blame)
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caution against(expression, prevent, discourage, thwart)
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cavil(oppose, criticize, object, discipline)
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chastise(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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chicken out(expression, prevent, discourage, thwart)
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contravene(oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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