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lambaste(verb, cut, beat, attack, abuse)
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lash(verb, cut, attack, praise, criticize)
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lash into(verb, expression, cut, attack, criticize)
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lay down the law(expression, idiom, abuse, scorn, reprimand)
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lecture(abuse, scorn, insult, reprimand, reproach)
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light into(expression, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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nag(criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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objurate(criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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objurgate(verb, correct, censure, discipline, humble)
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pan(verb, cut, attack, criticize, strike)
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pelt(verb, beat, attack, criticize, strike)
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penalize(verb, correct, criticize, discipline, humble)
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pound(verb, beat, attack, criticize, strike)
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preach(criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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pummel(verb, beat, attack, criticize, reprimand)
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punish(verb, beat, attack, correct, criticize)
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put down(expression, criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt)
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put someone on the griddle(expression, idiom, attack, score, scratch)
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put someone on the hot seat(expression, idiom, attack, score, scratch)
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rail(verb, criticize, censure, blame, discipline)
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