5
have words(verb, expression, idiom, reprimand, punish)
5
let into(verb, abuse, criticize)
5
murmur
5
mutter
5
rage(verb, take, attack, rush, carry)
5
reproof
5
scolder
5
swear(verb, sound, abuse, insult, offend)
5
swear at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, sound, abuse)
5
tongue-lash(verb, correct, abuse, criticize, fight)
4
accuse(verb, attack, abuse, criticize, censure)
4
battle-ax(noun, praise, harsh, informal, fury)
4
bitch(noun, fury, nag)
4
blow up(verb, expression, oppose, abuse, blow)
4
bring to book(verb, expression, idiom)
4
chafe(verb, blow, rage, roar, storm)
4
chatter
4
chew(verb, criticize, reprimand, reproach, rebuke)
4
croak
4
decry(verb, attack, sound, oppose, criticize)
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