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144 entries under criticize topic. ×

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spatter(verb, push, slight, insult)
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speak ill of(expression, idiom, knock, slander)
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spurn(verb, reject, oppose, slight)
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squash(verb, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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squelch(verb, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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stain(verb, ruin, push, slight, damage)
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take dim view of(verb, expression, idiom, reject, oppose)
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take down a peg(verb, expression, idiom, reduce, destroy)
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take exception to(verb, expression, idiom, reject, oppose)
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take swipe at(expression, idiom, condemn, blame)
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throw stones at(expression, idiom, condemn, blame)
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turn down(verb, expression, reject, oppose)
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veto(verb, reject, oppose, censure)
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villainize(insult, slander, libel, defame)
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vituperate(insult, slander, libel, defame)
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zing(verb, reject, oppose, push, slight)
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clamor against(verb, expression, slight, lower)
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downcry(knock, belittle)
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fault(verb, slight, lower, disparage)
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have a problem with(verb, expression, idiom, censure)
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