| abuse(criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke) |
| asperse(criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke) |
| cavil(criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke) |
| chasten(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt) |
| chide(reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke) |
| criticize(reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke, vilify) |
| disparage(reprimand, reproach, rebuke) |
| dress down(expression, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke) |
| expostulate(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt) |
| give a talking-to(expression, idiom, criticize, rate, taunt) |
| jump on(expression, criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt) |
| lay down the law(expression, idiom, criticize, reproach, rate) |
| lecture(reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke) |
| light into(expression, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke) |
| nag(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt) |
| objurate(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt) |
| preach(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt) |
| put down(expression, criticize, reproach, rate, taunt) |
| rail(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt) |
| rake over the coals(expression, idiom, criticize, reprimand, reproach) |