75 entries under criticize topic. ×

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depreciate(verb, cut, check, attack, show)
15
lower(verb, cut, increase, reduce, disregard)
13
belittle(verb, attack, show, reduce, destroy)
13
decry(verb, cut, check, attack, show)
13
disparage(verb, attack, show, reduce, destroy)
12
minimize(verb, cut, check, attack, show)
11
diminish(verb, cut, check, reduce, destroy)
10
devalue(verb, cut, check, increase, reduce)
8
deprecate(verb, attack, show, lower)
7
run down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, show)
6
derogate(verb, attack, show, reduce, destroy)
6
mark down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, break, cut)
6
undervalue(verb, cut, check, reduce, disregard)
6
write off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, check)
5
detract(verb, attack, show, reduce, destroy)
5
put down(verb, expression, reduce, destroy, damage)
4
discount(verb, attack, show, scorn)
4
discredit(verb, reduce, destroy, damage, diminish)
4
downplay(verb, scorn, disparage, discredit)
3
take down(verb, expression, reduce, destroy, damage)
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