(literary) to denounce; to castigate; to criticize severely or find fault with

to bear insults or humiliation with patience

to curse in rage; to berate

shame; disgrace; humiliation

to bear insults or endure shame and disgrace

to clear oneself of dishonor or disgrace

to insult or humiliate others

(literary) to scold; to abuse; to criticize or berate someone

(idiom) Malicious rumors and slander; to gossip behind someone's back and spread insults or exchange insults and fabrications

(literary) to revile or abuse verbally; to insult