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17 Cards in this Set
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gripe
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to grumble or complain strongly
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remonstrate
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to protest object or complain
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discountenance
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to frown on discourage or disapprove
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admonish
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to caution against advise or warn mildly
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upbraid
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to scold vehemently or criticize severely
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reprehend
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to reprimand find fault with or voice disapproval of
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rebuke
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to criticize or reprimand severely or sharpely
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reproof
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an expression of disapproval or a mild reprimand
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recrimination
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a countercharge or counteraccusation
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carp
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to talk complainingly or find fault
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gibe
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to taunt mock or tease sarcastically
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twit
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to taunt gibe or ridicule lightly especially by reminding someone of a fault or weakness
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chaff
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to make fun of in a good-natured way
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raillery
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light and good-natured teasing ridicule or satire
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lampoon
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to ridicule or satirize in writing
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burlesque
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any broadly comic or satirical imitation
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travesty
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a grotesque imitation or ridiculous distortion
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