to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.

争う, 異議を唱える

to complain quietly or softly, often in a way that others cannot hear or understand

ブツブツ言う, うめく

to spread bad and awful commentaries about someone in order to damage their reputation

中傷する, 誹謗する

to severely criticize or scold someone for their actions or behaviors

叱責する (しっせきする), 戒める (いましめる)

to criticize or speak unfavorably about someone or something, often in an unfair or unkind way.

悪口を言う, 中傷する

to tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.

褒める, 称賛する

to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last

支持する (しじする), 擁護する (ようごする)

to criticize someone for their actions or behavior, often implying a need for correction

叱る (shikaru), 非難する (hinan suru)

to strongly and sincerely state that a particular statement or belief is true

確認する, 断言する

