3
chewing-out(noun, censure, rebuff, reprimand, snub)
3
chide
3
complaining(verb, accusing)
3
criticizing(verb, accusing)
3
denouncing(verb, accusing)
3
murmuring
3
rebuff(noun, censure, reprimand, snub, reproach)
3
reproachful(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh, rude)
3
revilement(noun, abuse, censure, blame, curse)
2
abusive(adjective, rude, unmannerly, insulting)
2
accusing(verb, accusing)
2
admonishing
2
blame(noun, abuse, censure, rebuff, reprimand)
2
censuring
2
condemning(verb, accusing)
2
discipline(noun, reprimand, rebuke)
2
dressing(noun, disapprobation)
2
earful(noun, censure, rebuff, reprimand, snub)
2
expostulation(noun, censure, rebuff, reprimand, snub)
2
faultfinding
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