65 entries under criticism topic. ×

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slam(noun, cut, hit, slight, abuse)
11
stricture(noun, cut, hit, slight, censure)
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censure(noun, charge, cut, attack, hit)
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knock(noun, cut, hit, slight, abuse)
8
obloquy(noun, charge, attack, hit, slight)
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reflection(noun, slight, blame, insult, suggestion)
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accusation(noun, charge, attack, slight, censure)
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aspersion(noun, cut, hit, slight, censure)
6
reprehension(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
6
slur(noun, charge, attack, slight, censure)
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invective(noun, charge, attack, hit, slight)
5
reproof(noun, charge, cut, attack, hit)
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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)
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reproach(noun, charge, attack, slight, censure)
3
disapproval(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
3
disparagement(noun, charge, cut, attack, hit)
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imputation(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
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