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abuse(criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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admonish(censure, reprimand, reproach, rebuke, reprove)
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asperse(criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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berate(censure, reprimand, reproach, rebuke, punish)
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blame(censure, reprimand, reproach, rebuke, reprove)
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castigate(censure, reprimand, reproach, rebuke, punish)
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cavil(criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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censure(reprimand, reproach, rebuke, reprove, scold)
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chasten(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt)
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chide(censure, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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criticize(censure, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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disparage(reprimand, reproach, rebuke)
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dress down(expression, censure, reprimand, reproach, taunt)
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expostulate(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt)
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jump on(expression, censure, reprimand, reproach, taunt)
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keep aft(expression, criticize, reproach, rate, taunt)
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lay down the law(expression, idiom, criticize, reprimand, reproach)
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lecture(censure, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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light into(expression, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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nag(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt)
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