History
History
Synonyms
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US
Meaning:
blame

responsibility for failure, bad behaviour etc

condemnation

going-over

a (thorough) examination

speech of criticism

moralism

speech of criticism

speech of criticism

rebuke

to speak severely to (a person) for doing something wrong

reprimand; harsh criticism

recrimination

an accusation made as a reply to one already made

condemnation

reprimand

an official expression of disapproval

oral punishment

reproach

to find fault with (a person) (usually with a feeling of disappointment or sadness)

strong criticism; dishonor

talking-to

a speech in which one describes a person's faults or errors

speech of criticism

telling-off

to blame, criticize, a person using angry words

reprimand; harsh criticism

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