Berate
Berate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: there's no need to berate someone for making a mistake during the first day on the job
Nearby Word: berating
Lash
Lash verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Berate and lash are semantically related in censure topic. Sometimes you can use "Berate" instead a verb "Lash", if it concerns topics such as criticize harshly.
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