40 entries under criticize topic. ×

16
deny(verb, check, decline, reject, oppose)
16
negate(verb, break, check, decline, reject)
12
contradict(verb, break, check, decline, reject)
12
gainsay(verb, break, check, decline, reject)
9
dispute(verb, check, oppose, challenge)
8
contravene(verb, break, check, decline, reject)
6
negative(verb, check, oppose, dispute)
6
traverse(verb, phrasal verb, law, break, check)
5
impugn(verb, break, check, disregard, oppose)
3
cross(verb, break, disregard, oppose)
3
oppose(verb, break, check, disregard)
2
challenge(verb, oppose, dispute, deny)
1
assail(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
1
attack(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
1
blast(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
1
break(disregard, dispute, hinder, challenge)
1
call into question(expression, idiom, challenge, deny)
1
cast aspersions upon(expression, idiom, dispute, challenge)
1
cast doubt upon(expression, idiom, dispute, challenge)
1
come down on(expression, idiom, dispute, challenge)
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