| A | B |
|---|
| gripe | To grumble or complain strongly |
| remonstrate | To protest,object, or complain |
| discountenance | To frown on, discourage, or disapprove |
| admonish | To caution against, advise, or warn mildly |
| upbraid | To scold vehemently or criticize severely |
| reprehend | To reprimand, find fault with, or voice disapproval of |
| rebuke | To criticize or reprimand severely or sharply |
| reproof | An expression of disapproval or a mild reprimand |
| recrimination | A countercharge or counteraccusation |
| carp | To talk complainingly or find fault |
| gibe | To taunt, mock, or tease sarcastically |
| twit | To taunt, gibe, or ridicule lightly, especially by reminding someone of a fault or weakness |
| chaff | To make fun of in a good-natured way |
| raillery | Light and good-natured teasing, ridicule, or satire |
| lampoon | To ridicule or satirize in writing |
| burlesque | Any broadly comic or satirical imitation |
| travesty | A grotesque imitation or ridiculous distortion |
