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rail against

VERB
revile
Synonyms
WEAK
abuse admonish assail berate blame castigate censure chide criticize denigrate denounce disparage give a talking-to lambaste lay down the law lecture rake over the coals ream reprimand reproach reprobate reprove scorn tongue-lash vilify vituperate

Example Sentences

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You can rail against making quick money on art, but it’s not going to change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., took to the pages of the New York Times to rail against his leadership.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

The fact so many high-profile figures rail against Bordalas is proof, though, of his impact.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

I have railed, and will continue to rail, against those who refuse to quickly and resolutely address the environmental issues that threaten all life on this planet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

He used his Tribune’s editorial page to rail against the direction the media was headed.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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