Decry and Scold

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Decry verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Usage example: scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic

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

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

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

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

decry wife

scold wife

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