3
tongue-lash(verb, criticize, condemn, reprimand, reproach)
3
vituperate(verb, criticize, reprimand, reproach, rebuke)
3
wig(verb, reproach, scold)
2
affront(verb, take, meet, oppose, play)
2
asperse(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
2
attack(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
2
baste(verb, criticize, censure, discipline, reprimand)
2
blame(verb, charge, oppose, criticize, scorn)
2
call on the carpet(verb, expression, idiom, oppose, criticize)
2
cavil(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
2
check(verb, reject, disregard, oppose, dismiss)
2
chew(criticize, reprimand, reproach, rebuke, chide)
2
come down on(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, censure)
2
cross(verb, take, meet, reject, disregard)
2
disapprove(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
2
disparage(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
2
dress
2
encounter(verb, take, meet, oppose, play)
2
exprobate(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, condemn)
2
find fault with(verb, expression, idiom, charge, criticize)
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