verb as in strong fondness

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rebukes, reviles

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Example Sentences

Example:The priest rebuked the congregation for their neglect of the doxology, striving to bring them back to the path of righteousness.

Definition:To say that you are greatly offended by something that a person has said or done, especially in order to criticize them, or to require that they do not do it again.

From rebukes

Example:Unlike the doxologizing of God, the devil tries to revile and demean.

Definition:To abuse or curse (someone or something) with contumely or vituperation; to rail at.

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