condemn
verb
to say publicly that you think someone or something is bad or wrong
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To criticize someone publicly
bring/call/hold someone to account
to make someone explain publicly why they made a mistake or committed a crime, especially so that they can be criticized or punished for it
cry foul
to say publicly that something is dishonest or illegal, especially when it affects you directly
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a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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