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Verb: tongue-lash  'túng,lash
Usage: informal
  1. Express criticism towards
    "The president tongue-lashed the general for his irresponsible behaviour";
    - reproach, upbraid

Derived forms: tongue-lashing, tongue-lashes, tongue-lashed

Type of: accuse, criminate, impeach, incriminate