Misanthropy misantrhopy [mis-an-thruh-pee, miz-] -noun hatred, dislike, or distrust of humankind. This is a simplification of the meaning – see here for the ‘wiki’ version which is more concise. Source: http://www.dictionary.com
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Lambaste lambaste [lam-beyst, -bast] -verb (used with object), -bast•ed, -bast•ing. Informal. 1. to beat or whip severely. 2. to reprimand or berate harshly; censure; excoriate. 3. to scold sharply; berate. Source: http://www.dictionary.com
Altercation Al`ter*ca”tion\ (?; 277), n. [F. altercation, fr. L. altercatio.] Warm contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy; wrangle; wordy contest. “Stormy altercations.” –Macaulay. Syn: Altercation, Dispute, Wrangle. Usage: The term dispute is in most cases, but not necessarily, applied to a verbal contest; as, a dispute on the lawfulness of war. An altercation [...]