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vituperation(noun, attack, abuse, censure, blame)
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punishment(noun, censure, discipline, rebuff, reprimand)
5
rating(noun, censure, rebuff, reprimand, snub)
5
wigging(noun, adjective, disapprobation)
4
blaming(verb, accusing)
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correction(noun, censure, discipline, rebuff, reprimand)
4
critical(adjective, severe, harsh, unfavorable, disapproving)
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criticism(noun, abuse, censure, blame, discipline)
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cursing(noun, verb, censure, criticism, condemnation)
4
grumbling
4
hell
4
nagging(verb, adjective, cussing)
4
reproaching(verb, accusing)
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reprobation(noun, censure, criticism, condemnation, accusation)
4
sermon
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talking-to(noun, censure, speech, talk, rebuff)
4
telling-off(noun, censure, discipline, rebuff, reprimand)
4
vituperative(adjective, rude, unmannerly, insulting, abusive)
3
castigating(noun, verb)
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chastening(noun, adjective, discipline, reprimand)
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