422 entries under verb topic. ×

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bawl out(expression, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
15
blame(charge, attack, oppose, abuse)
15
denounce(charge, attack, abuse, criticize)
13
chastise(charge, attack, praise, correct)
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rail at(expression, phrasal verb, abuse, criticize)
11
rate(noun, abuse, criticize, annoy)
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grouch
10
grumble
10
jaw(noun, abuse, criticize, fight)
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objurgate(correct, abuse, censure, rage)
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rag(noun, annoy, needle, backbiter)
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rail(abuse, criticize, censure, condemn)
10
reprehend(charge, attack, oppose, correct)
9
attack(take, charge, criticize, scorn)
9
remonstrate(charge, oppose, criticize, scorn)
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vituperate(attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
8
chasten(correct, criticize, fine, censure)
8
condemn(charge, attack, oppose, abuse)
7
call down(expression, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
7
curse(abuse, criticize, cuss)
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