256 entries under verb topic. ×

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