4
pointer(noun, response, reaction, comeback)
4
reaction(noun, response, comeback, repercussion)
4
rebuttal(noun, response, reaction, comeback)
4
reply(noun, response, reaction, comeback)
4
reprobation(noun, charge, attack, praise, censure)
4
response(noun, reaction, comeback, repercussion)
4
retaliation(noun, response, reaction, comeback, repercussion)
4
scolding(noun, abuse, censure, blame, discipline)
4
scorn(noun, cut, censure, blame, reprimand)
4
tongue-lashing(noun, censure, reproach, diatribe, tirade)
4
view(noun, examination, response, reaction, evaluation)
4
vilification(noun, attack, slight, abuse, scorn)
4
vituperation(noun, attack, slight, abuse, censure)
3
brickbat(noun, censure, dislike, insult, suggestion)
3
brickbats(noun, censure, dislike, contest, reproach)
3
cavil(noun, censure, dislike, challenge, disagreement)
3
chastisement(noun, blame, discipline, reprimand, disapproval)
3
chiding(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
3
denigration(noun, charge, abuse, strike, scorn)
3
denouncement(noun, censure, blame, disapproval, condemnation)
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