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upbraiding(noun, verb, abuse, censure)
5
wigging(noun, disapprobation)
4
critical(severe, harsh, unfavorable, disapproving)
4
nagging(verb, cussing)
4
vituperative(rude, unmannerly, insulting, abusive)
3
chastening(noun, discipline, reprimand)
3
reproachful(severe, sharp, harsh, rude)
2
abusive(rude, unmannerly, insulting)
1
reproving
1
annoying
1
belittling(noun, severe, sharp, harsh)
1
calumniatory(severe, sharp, harsh, critical)
1
cavillous(severe, sharp, harsh, critical)
1
censorious
1
chattering
1
coding
1
crushing
1
damning(noun, censure, criticism, condemnation)
1
disapproving
1
disparaging
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