Backbite and Scold

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Backbite verb - Say mean things.

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Scold and backbite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scold" instead a verb "Backbite".

Nearby Words: backbiting, backbiter

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

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Backbite and scold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backbite" instead a verb "Scold".

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

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