220 entries under verb topic. ×

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rip into(expression, criticize, condemn, object)
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roast(criticize, condemn, object, blame)
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run down(expression, oppose, criticize, dislike)
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scold(oppose, criticize, censure, dislike)
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scorch(criticize, condemn, object, blame)
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set aside(expression, reject, oppose, criticize)
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slam(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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snivel(oppose, criticize, object, protest)
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take down(expression, criticize, condemn, object)
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throw a wet blanket on(expression, idiom, prevent, discourage)
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throw cold water on(expression, idiom, prevent, discourage)
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throw off(expression, prevent, discourage, thwart)
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thwart(prevent, discourage, deter, prick)
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tongue-lash(criticize, condemn, object, blame)
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trash(criticize, condemn, object, blame)
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turn down(expression, reject, oppose, criticize)
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turn off(expression, prevent, discourage, thwart)
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upbraid(criticize, condemn, object, blame)
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urge not to(expression, idiom, prevent, discourage)
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veto(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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