Chew out and Expostulate

Chew out

Chew out verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
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Expostulate and chew out are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expostulate" instead a verb "Chew out".

Expostulate

Expostulate verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.

Chew out and expostulate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chew out" instead a verb "Expostulate".
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