| abuse(criticize, protest, reprimand, reproach, kick) |
| asperse(criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke) |
| berate(criticize, protest, reprimand, reproach, kick) |
| castigate(criticize, protest, reprimand, reproach, kick) |
| chasten(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt) |
| chide(reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke) |
| criticize(protest, reprimand, reproach, kick, taunt) |
| denounce(criticize, protest, reprimand, reproach, kick) |
| 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) |
| keep aft(expression, criticize, reproach, rate, 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) |
| preach(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate, taunt) |
| put down(expression, criticize, reproach, rate, taunt) |