6
warn(verb, order, instruct)
5
castigate(verb, charge, hurt, oppose, dismiss)
5
chastise(verb, charge, hurt, dismiss, correct)
5
chew up(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
5
correction(noun, censure, rebuff, reprimand, snub)
5
criticize(verb, charge, abuse, scorn, censure)
5
dissertation(noun, verb, speech, talk, pitch)
5
preachment(noun, speech, talk, reprimand, address)
5
rag
5
rate(verb, criticize, condemn, blame, reprimand)
5
trounce
5
upbraiding(noun, censure, rebuff, reprimand, snub)
4
berating(noun, censure, rebuff, reprimand, snub)
4
blame(verb, charge, oppose, abuse, criticize)
4
bring to book(verb, expression, idiom, disapprobation)
4
call down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, criticize, condemn)
4
call on the carpet(verb, expression, idiom, oppose, criticize)
4
call to account(verb, expression, idiom, disapprobation)
4
chalk talk(noun, verb, expression, idiom, speech)
4
coach(verb, show, develop, direct, tell)
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