12
chastise(verb, charge, attack, praise, correct)
11
bawl out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, praise)
10
condemn(verb, charge, attack, abuse, criticize)
10
lambaste(verb, phrasal verb, beat, attack, praise)
10
lecture(verb, charge, oppose, criticize, scorn)
9
objurgate(verb, correct, censure, discipline, reprimand)
9
vituperate(verb, attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
8
attack(verb, charge, criticize, scorn, censure)
8
rate(verb, abuse, criticize, annoy, provoke)
7
charge(noun, verb, attack, criticize, censure)
7
chasten(verb, correct, criticize, censure, discipline)
7
find fault with(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, charge)
7
rail(verb, abuse, criticize, censure, condemn)
6
disparage(verb, charge, attack, criticize, annoy)
6
flay(verb, charge, attack, criticize, censure)
6
tick off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, oppose, criticize)
6
tongue-lash(verb, correct, abuse, criticize, censure)
6
vilify(verb, attack, sound, abuse, criticize)
5
accuse(verb, attack, abuse, criticize, censure)
5
call to account(verb, expression, idiom)
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