railed 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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He also railed against O’Donnell for quoting that portion of the manifesto, saying it was inappropriate to do so.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

But the ramped-up spending pushed up inflation, weighing on real growth, while businesses have railed against high borrowing costs introduced to rein in the rise in prices.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

While the Interior Department cited security concerns, the president has railed against the turbines as eyesores and bad for property values.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Several current or former big-name athletes, including NBA legends Charles Barkley and LeBron James, have railed against the idea of supporting other people’s lifestyles and the importance of being frugal when possible.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

Skeptics railed against treating spirit communication as a reality.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock