75 entries under flay topic. ×

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reprimand(noun, verb, charge, oppose, abuse)
22
rebuke(noun, verb, charge, criticize, scorn)
20
scold(verb, charge, oppose, abuse, criticize)
19
reproach(noun, verb, charge, oppose, abuse)
15
censure(noun, verb, charge, oppose, abuse)
15
chide(verb, charge, oppose, abuse, criticize)
14
admonish(verb, charge, oppose, abuse, criticize)
14
berate(verb, charge, oppose, abuse, criticize)
13
reprove(verb, charge, hurt, oppose, dismiss)
12
take to task(verb, expression, idiom, charge, oppose)
12
upbraid(verb, charge, oppose, criticize, scorn)
9
tell off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, charge, oppose)
8
reprehend(noun, verb, charge, oppose, criticize)
6
remonstrate(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
5
castigate(verb, charge, hurt, oppose, dismiss)
5
chastise(verb, charge, hurt, dismiss, correct)
5
criticize(verb, charge, abuse, scorn, censure)
4
blame(verb, charge, oppose, abuse, criticize)
3
attack(verb, charge, criticize, declare, scorn)
3
rebuff(noun, charge, criticize, scorn, censure)
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