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Upbraid

To charge with something wrong or disgraceful; to reproach; to cast something in the teeth of; -- followed by with or for, and formerly of, before the thing imputed.

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Accuse 76% connected

Accusation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Criminate 76% connected

To accuse of, or charge with, a crime.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Impeach 76% connected

To hinder; to impede; to prevent.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Incriminate 76% connected

To accuse; to charge with a crime or fault; to criminate.

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Rebuker 74% connected

One who rebukes.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rebuker 74% connected

One who rebukes.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reproach 92% connected

To come back to, or come home to, as a matter of blame; to bring shame or disgrace upon; to disgrace.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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