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Scolding Eg Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ABUSE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ABUSE

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noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• improper or excessive use

verb

• treat badly

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

• use foul or abusive language towards

• use wrongly or improperly or excessively

21%11 Severe scolding
noun

• a severe scolding

• verbal punishment

21%7Scolding
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

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We think the answer is "" which means:

    noun
  • • Cruel or inhumane treatment
  • • A rude expression intended to offend or hurt
  • • Improper or excessive use
  • verb
  • • Treat badly
  • • Change the inherent purpose or function of something
  • • Use foul or abusive language towards
  • • Use wrongly or improperly or excessively

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