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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

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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

Granted, gravy tastes less sweet when used to rail against bureaucrats.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

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

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

Despite this, her hospitalization this week proved an opportunity for Williams to dispel concerns about her health and rail against her guardian.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

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

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

rail against

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