| kick off(verb, expression, open, start, initiate) |
| labor(verb, attack, criticize, cross, walk) |
| lambaste(verb, attack, abuse, criticize, censure) |
| lash(verb, attack, abuse, criticize, censure) |
| launch(verb, attack, open, start, cross) |
| lead off(verb, expression, open, start, initiate) |
| lecture(verb, reprimand, scold) |
| libel(verb, disparage, denounce, smear, assail) |
| malign(verb, abuse, condemn, blame, disparage) |
| mistreat(verb, disparage, denounce, smear, assail) |
| mudsling(verb, disparage, denounce, smear, assail) |
| open(verb, start, initiate, begin, launch) |
| originate(verb, open, start, initiate, begin) |
| paddle(verb, attack, criticize, cross, walk) |
| pan(verb, disparage, denounce, smear, assail) |
| pitch |
| plod(verb, attack, criticize, cross, walk) |
| put a whammy on(verb, expression, idiom, disparage, denounce) |
| rag on(verb, expression, disparage, denounce, malign) |
| rail(verb, abuse, condemn, blame, insult) |