35 entries under criticism topic. ×

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put-down(noun, verb, slight, scorn, insult)
3
disapproval(noun, censure, opposition, sanction)
3
flak(noun, disapproval, complaint)
3
reproach(noun, slight, censure, shame, dislike)
2
knock(slight, stain, smear, disapproval)
2
rap(slight, stain, smear, disapproval)
2
stricture(noun, slight, censure, dislike, expose)
1
abuse(noun, wrong, slight, insult, disapproval)
1
bad press(noun, expression, opposition, contest, disapproval)
1
brickbats(noun, slight, shame, blast, sanction)
1
call down(noun, expression, censure, dislike, sanction)
1
condemnation(noun, censure, dislike, discontent, disapproval)
1
critical remark(noun, expression, contest, clinkers)
1
critical remarks(noun, expression, blast, contest)
1
disapprobation(noun, censure, dislike, sanction, discontent)
1
disparagement(noun, scorn, censure, shame, dislike)
1
nit-picking(noun, blast, contest, clinkers)
1
rap knuckles(noun, expression, contest, clinkers)
1
rap on knuckles(noun, expression, idiom, blast, contest)
1
slap on wrist(noun, expression, idiom, censure, dislike)
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