Synonyms|277Antonyms|0|Broader|5Narrower|7Related|18
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haul over the coals(expression, idiom, attack, criticize, censure)
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have on the carpet(verb, expression, idiom, correct, humiliate)
1
have words with(expression, idiom)
1
humiliate(verb, correct, discipline, humble, reprimand)
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implicate(verb, attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
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imply
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inflict upon
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inform against
1
inform on
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insinuate
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inveigh against(verb, expression, attack, turn, criticize)
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jawbone(verb, oppose, censure, pay, reprimand)
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judge(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
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keep aft(verb, expression, reprimand, reproach, rate)
1
lay charges
1
lay down the law(verb, expression, idiom, reproach, rate)
1
lay into(verb, expression, oppose, criticize, censure)
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lay on(verb, expression, reprimand, discredit, reproach)
1
lean on(verb, expression, oppose, censure, pay)
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lesson(verb, oppose, censure, blame, pay)
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