4
blame(noun, charge, attack, censure, fault)
4
condemnation(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
4
hit(noun, cut, slight, abuse, censure)
4
rap(noun, hit, slight, abuse, fault)
3
reproach(noun, charge, attack, slight, censure)
3
defamation(hit, slight, abuse, censure, knock)
3
disapproval(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
3
disparagement(noun, charge, cut, attack, hit)
3
exception(noun, disapprobation)
3
faultfinding(noun, cut, hit, censure, blame)
3
imputation(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
3
observation(noun, note, crack, blame, statement)
3
rebuke(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
3
reference(noun, statement, observation, remark)
3
reprimand(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
3
reprobation(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
2
abuse(noun, hit, slight, censure, slur)
2
adverse criticism(expression, idiom)
2
affront(slight, stain, smear)
2
backbiting(hit, slight, abuse, knock, slur)
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