4
call on the carpet(verb, expression, idiom, oppose, censure)
4
chasten(verb, correct, discipline, reprimand, reproach)
4
chew up
4
denounce(verb, charge, attack, turn, criticize)
4
discipline(verb, charge, correct, criticize, scorn)
4
have words(verb, expression, reprimand, punish, scold)
4
jaw(verb, reproach, scold)
4
lambaste(verb, attack, criticize, denounce, rebuke)
4
rate(verb, reprimand, reproach, taunt, rebuke)
4
remonstrate(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
4
tick off(verb, expression, oppose, criticize, censure)
3
bring to book(verb, expression, idiom, call)
3
call down(verb, expression, correct, discipline, humble)
3
call to account(verb, expression, idiom)
3
correct(verb, discipline, reprimand, humiliate, punish)
3
find fault with(verb, expression, idiom, charge, criticize)
3
finger(verb, charge, attack, criticize, censure)
3
jump on(verb, expression, oppose, censure, discipline)
3
lodge a complaint(expression, idiom)
3
penalize(verb, correct, discipline, reprimand, humiliate)
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