Admonish and Rag

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Admonish verb - To criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault.

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Rag and admonish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rag" instead a verb "Admonish".

Rag verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Usage example: several readers called in to rag the editor for his paper's repeated grammatical lapses

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Admonish and rag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Admonish" instead a verb "Rag".

Nearby Word: ragtime

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