Chew out and Knock

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

Usage example: the coach chews out even the stars of the team if they fail to show up for practice

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Knock and chew out are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knock" instead a verb "Chew out".

Knock verb - To come into usually forceful contact with something.

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Chew out and knock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chew out" instead a verb "Knock".

Nearby Words: knocked, knockout, knockdown, knocking, knocker

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