noun as in strong fondness

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excoriate, upbraid, lash

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Example:The politician excoriated his opponents for their policies.

Definition:to criticize or attack, especially in a harsh or bitter way

From excoriate

Example:She upbraided her daughter for forgetting her homework.

Definition:to criticize severely, especially in anger or with the intention of reprimanding

From upbraid

Example:The journalist lashed out at the government's policies.

Definition:to criticize severely and often violently, as with words

From lash