3
charge(verb, take, attack, criticize, rush)
3
come down on(verb, expression, idiom, abuse, criticize)
3
discipline(verb, charge, correct, criticize, fine)
3
dress
3
drub(verb, abuse, criticize, censure, reprimand)
3
fulminate(verb, attack, criticize, blow, rush)
3
get at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, abuse)
3
give a gobful(verb, abuse, criticize)
3
give the brush-off(verb, abuse, criticize)
3
growl(abuse, censure, condemn, blame, protest)
3
have words with(expression, idiom)
3
hell cat(noun, virago, termagant, gorgon)
3
incriminate(verb, charge, attack, criticize, scorn)
3
jade(noun, slang, behavior, virago, women)
3
jump on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, oppose, censure)
3
light into(verb, expression, attack, criticize, blame)
3
rail against(verb, abuse)
3
razz(annoy, needle)
3
recriminate(verb, oppose, criticize, censure, dislike)
3
row(verb, fight, argue)
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