4
flak(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
3
criticism(noun, censure, contest, reproach, disapproval)
3
obloquy(noun, censure, criticism, calumny)
2
animadversion(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
aspersion(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
carping(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
cavil(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
caviling(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
faultfinding(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
hairsplitting(criticism, brickbat)
2
hit(noun, cut, censure, reproach, disapproval)
2
knock(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
nit
2
nit-picking(noun, cut, hit, censure, contest)
2
quibble(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
rap(noun, disapproval, criticism, complaint)
2
slam(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
stricture(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
swipe(noun, cut, hit, censure, opposition)
1
Bronx cheer(noun, expression, cut, hit, censure)
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