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rail at(expression, criticize, reprimand, reproach, rebuke)
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rate(verb, criticize, blame, discipline, reprimand)
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read the riot act(verb, expression, idiom, beat, attack)
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read the riot act to(expression, idiom, attack, score, scratch)
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ream(verb, abuse, criticize, scorn, insult)
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recriminate(criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
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repress(correct, discipline, humble, reprimand, humiliate)
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reproach(correct, abuse, censure, discipline, reprimand)
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reprobate(abuse, scorn, insult, reprimand, reproach)
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restrain(correct, discipline, humble, reprimand, humiliate)
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revile(verb, abuse, criticize, scorn, reprimand)
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rip into(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, attack)
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roast(verb, beat, attack, praise, criticize)
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scold(verb, attack, correct, abuse, criticize)
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scorch(verb, cut, attack, praise, criticize)
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score(verb, attack, praise, criticize, scratch)
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scourge(verb, cut, attack, correct, criticize)
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shellac(verb, beat, attack, criticize, strike)
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shoot down(expression, attack, score, scratch, slam)
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slam(verb, cut, beat, attack, praise)
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