Expressing disapproval

Arun G. (India)
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  1. deplore
    express strong disapproval of
  2. reprimand
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  3. rebuke
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  4. censure
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  5. reprove
    reprimand, scold, or express dissatisfaction with
  6. reproach
    a mild rebuke or criticism
  7. upbraid
    express criticism towards
  8. chastise
    scold or criticize severely
  9. castigate
    inflict severe punishment on
  10. objurgate
    censure severely
  11. trounce
    censure severely or angrily
  12. reprehend
    express strong disapproval of
  13. berate
    censure severely or angrily
  14. reproof
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  15. remonstrate
    censure severely or angrily
  16. lambast
    censure severely or angrily
  17. lambaste
    censure severely or angrily
  18. bawl out
    censure severely or angrily
Created on Thu Sep 12 10:00:02 EDT 2013 (updated Fri Sep 20 08:03:38 EDT 2013)

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