rail
verbTo complain or criticize in harsh, angry language.
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Clear all filtersTo complain or criticize in harsh, angry language.
A state of serious deterioration or weakness from age, wear, or neglect.
To remove the internal organs; figuratively, to strip away essential substance.
Remove internal contents
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To remove the internal organs; figuratively, to strip away essential content.
Remove essential substance
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To protest or denounce something loudly and forcefully.
A weakness or lack of strength, sometimes related to age or illness.
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