| revile(verb, criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt) |
| rip into(verb, expression, criticize, censure, condemn) |
| roast(verb, criticize, censure, condemn, object) |
| scorch(verb, criticize, censure, condemn, object) |
| serve summons(verb, expression, charge, attack, blame) |
| slander(verb, charge, attack, blame, fault) |
| slur(verb, charge, attack, blame, fault) |
| sound off(verb, expression, oppose, criticize, censure) |
| sue(verb, charge, attack, blame, fault) |
| summon(verb, charge, attack, blame, fault) |
| take exception(verb, expression, oppose, fight, challenge) |
| take issue(verb, expression, oppose, fight, challenge) |
| take to task(verb, expression, reprimand, reproach, rate) |
| taunt(verb, criticize, reprimand, reproach, rate) |
| tax(verb, charge, attack, blame, fault) |
| tell off(verb, expression, reprimand, reproach, taunt) |
| tongue-lash(verb, criticize, censure, condemn, object) |
| trash(verb, criticize, censure, condemn, object) |
| upbraid(verb, criticize, censure, condemn, object) |
| vilify(verb, criticize, reprimand, reproach, taunt) |