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49 entries under punish topic. ×

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flog(verb, beat, attack, criticize, reprimand)
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haul over the coals(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, reproach)
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lambaste(verb, cut, beat, attack, abuse)
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penalize(verb, correct, criticize, discipline, humble)
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pummel(verb, beat, attack, criticize, reprimand)
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read the riot act(verb, expression, idiom, beat, attack)
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repress(correct, discipline, humble, reprimand, humiliate)
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restrain(correct, discipline, humble, reprimand, humiliate)
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rip into(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, attack)
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scold(verb, attack, correct, abuse, criticize)
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scourge(verb, cut, attack, correct, criticize)
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soften(correct, discipline, humble, reprimand, humiliate)
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strike(verb, beat, attack, criticize, reprimand)
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subdue(correct, discipline, humble, reprimand, humiliate)
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tame(correct, discipline, humble, reprimand, humiliate)
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tell off(verb, expression, attack, criticize, discipline)
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thrash(verb, beat, attack, criticize, reprimand)
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tongue-lash(verb, correct, abuse, criticize, scorn)
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try(correct, discipline, humble, reprimand, humiliate)
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whip(verb, beat, attack, criticize, reprimand)
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