80 entries under criticism topic. ×

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reproach(noun, praise, scorn, censure, blame)
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rebuke(noun, praise, scorn, censure, blame)
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reproof(noun, praise, scorn, censure, blame)
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scolding(noun, praise, censure, blame, rebuff)
10
admonishment(noun, praise, scorn, censure, blame)
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reprimand(noun, praise, scorn, censure, blame)
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remonstrance(noun, scorn, censure, rebuff, reprimand)
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reprehension(noun, scorn, censure, blame, rebuff)
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chiding(noun, censure, blame, rebuff, reprimand)
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expostulation(noun, censure, rebuff, reprimand, snub)
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rap(noun, praise, slang, censure, blame)
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castigation(noun, scorn, censure, discipline, rebuff)
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censure(noun, scorn, blame, rebuff, reprimand)
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chastisement(noun, censure, blame, discipline)
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dressing-down(noun, censure, blame, rebuff, reprimand)
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reprobation(noun, censure, condemnation, accusation)
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blame(noun, scorn, censure, rebuff, reprimand)
3
objurgation(noun, censure, rebuff, reprimand, snub)
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charge(noun, order, help, aid, view)
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condemnation(noun, scorn, censure, blame, rebuff)
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