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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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The best of them, such as “Goodbye, It’s Over,” about the butchering of a pig, rail against the cheapness of life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

Across the nation, protesters have gathered outside Tesla showrooms and charging stations to rail against the CEO's actions.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2025

Jamm makes a living on the high-cavity citizens of the town, so he goes on a local TV show to rail against the effort.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2024

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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