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17 Cards in this Set
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Gripe
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to grumble to complain 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, 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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find fault with, or voice disapproval
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rebuke
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to criticize or reprimand severely or sharply
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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 dissertation
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