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| to grumble or complain strongly |
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| to protest, object, or complain |
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| to frown on, discourage, or disapprove |
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| to caution against, advise, or warn mildly |
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| to scold vehemently or criticize severely |
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| to reprimand, find fault with, or voice disapproval of |
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| to criticize or reprimand severely or sharply |
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| an expression of disapproval or a mild reprimand |
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| a countercharge or counteraccusation |
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| to talk complaingly or find fault |
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| to taunt, mock, or tease sarcastically |
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| to taunt, gibe, or ridicule lightly, especially by reminding someone of fault or weakness |
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| to make fun of in a good-natured way |
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| light and good-natured teasing, ridicule, or satire |
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| to ridicule or satirize in writing |
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| any broadly comic or satirical imitation |
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| a grotesque imitation or ridiculous distortion |
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