6
nags(noun, verb, tone, cusses)
4
blames(verb, accuses)
4
criticizes(verb, accuses)
4
grumbles(noun, verb, tone)
4
reproaches(noun, verb, accuses)
3
admonishes
3
chatters(verb, tone)
3
croaks(noun, verb, tone)
3
denounces(verb, accuses)
3
murmurs(noun, verb, tone)
3
mutters(verb, tone)
3
rates
2
abuses
2
accuses(verb, accuses)
2
berates
2
chastises
2
curses(noun, verb, cusses)
2
objurgates
2
rebukes
2
reprimands
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