422 entries under verb topic. ×

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punish(attack, correct, criticize, fine)
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call names(expression, idiom, sound, abuse)
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call on the carpet(expression, idiom, attack, praise)
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disparage(charge, oppose, abuse, criticize)
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lambast
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lash(attack, abuse, criticize, censure)
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rap(charge, attack, praise, criticize)
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trounce(thrash, thump, clobber)
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vilify(attack, sound, oppose, abuse)
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wig(noun, reproach)
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correct(criticize, fine, censure, discipline)
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tick off(expression, phrasal verb, oppose, criticize)
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call to account(expression, idiom)
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carpet(reprimand, reproach)
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chew up(expression, phrasal verb)
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excoriate(attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
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execrate(disapprobation, malediction)
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find fault with(expression, idiom, charge, criticize)
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flay(charge, attack, criticize, censure)
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have words(expression, idiom, reprimand, punish)
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