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Scolded Unruly Babies

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99%7Exact Match!
verb

• treat with excessive indulgence

• cook in nearly boiling water

32%3 Something babies do (and people do at babies)
noun

• the sound made by a pigeon

verb

• speak softly or lovingly

• cry softly, as of pigeons

27%10Scolded
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

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