罵る

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 罵る, read ののしる, is a single verb whose written character 罵 carries the sense of verbal abuse.
• Basic usage: Use it for attacking someone with abusive words, as in 相手を罵る.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Tone and register
  • It is far more aggressive and insulting than 批判する, so take care when using it with a person as the object.