6
pare(verb, trim, strip, scale, skin)
6
criticize(verb, charge, beat, attack, timing)
6
roast(verb, phrasal verb, charge, beat, attack)
6
scarify(verb, cut, attack, praise, criticize)
6
slash(verb, cut, beat, attack, praise)
6
upbraid(verb, charge, attack, criticize, censure)
5
beat(verb, attack, criticize, censure, reprimand)
5
pan(verb, cut, beat, attack, timing)
5
reprove(verb, charge, attack, criticize, censure)
5
scold(verb, charge, attack, criticize, censure)
4
assail(verb, beat, attack, criticize, reprimand)
4
bark(verb, hide, trim, skin, scrape)
4
chastise(verb, charge, beat, attack, criticize)
4
divest(verb, divestment)
4
flagellate(verb, beat, hit, thrash, smack)
4
punish(verb, beat, attack, criticize, censure)
4
reprimand(verb, charge, attack, criticize, censure)
4
score(verb, attack, praise, criticize, scratch)
4
slap(verb, cut, beat, attack, praise)
4
slate(verb, attack, timing, criticize, censure)
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