Speak up and Scold

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Speak up verb - To voice one's opinions freely with force.

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Scold and speak up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scold" instead a verb "Speak up".

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

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

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

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