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examination(noun, study, judgment, appreciation, analysis)
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flak(noun, censure, blame, judgment, reproach)
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interpretation(noun, explanation, appreciation, analysis, observation)
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lecture(noun, censure, reproach, diatribe, tirade)
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quibble(noun, censure, reproach, disapproval, condemnation)
6
reflection(noun, study, blame, insult, suggestion)
5
abuse(noun, attack, slight, censure, blame)
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admonition(noun, order, communication, information, note)
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advice(noun, order, communication, information, note)
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aspersion(noun, cut, slight, scorn, censure)
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deprecation(noun, scorn, censure, dislike, smear)
5
disapprobation(noun, charge, attack, censure, dislike)
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dissection(noun, analysis, thorough, investigation)
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essay(noun, study, change, notice, judgment)
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estimate(noun, judgment, appreciation, analysis, interpretation)
5
exposition(noun, study, change, note, report)
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faultfinding(noun, censure, blame, reproach, disapproval)
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gloss(noun, note, crack, statement, explanation)
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obloquy(noun, charge, attack, slight, abuse)
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sentiment(noun, response, reaction, comeback)
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