History
History
Synonyms
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US
Meaning:
admonish

to give a mild warning to a person or show disapproval

warn, strongly criticize

chide

to scold (a person); complain

criticize, lecture

confront

to bring (a person), come, face to face (with danger, unpleasant facts etc)

challenge

scold

to blame (a person) with angry words

find fault with

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