12: Lesson 14 Matching
sharp, harsh, insulting words used to attack |
detracting from the character or standing of someone or something |
to scold or correct, gently and with kindly intent |
a roundabout, often spiteful reference to someone or something no named |
bitter and ill-natured in language or tone |
to bother or torment repeatedly and persistently |
to utter slanderous and abusive statements against |
to punish for misbehavior or wrongdoing |
to speak of as unimportant or inferior |
to criticize or refute by argumentation |
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