183 entries under verb topic. ×

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show up(expression, attack, criticize, censure)
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sit on(expression, oppose, censure, pay)
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skin(charge, attack, criticize, censure)
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slap wrist
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slate(criticize, scorn, condemn, fault)
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smear(attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
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soften(correct, discipline, humble, humiliate)
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sound off(expression, oppose, censure, pay)
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stigmatize(attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
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subdue(correct, discipline, humble, humiliate)
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tame(correct, discipline, humble, humiliate)
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tear into(expression, attack, criticize, denounce)
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threaten(attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
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tongue-lash(correct, discipline, humble, reproach)
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trim(reprimand, discredit, rebuke, accuse)
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try(correct, discipline, humble, humiliate)
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vilify(attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
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vituperate(attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
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zap(oppose, censure, blame, pay)
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blow up
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