3
exception(noun, support, act)
3
reprobation(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
2
censure(noun, charge, attack, dislike, challenge)
2
chiding(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
2
condemnation(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
2
correction(noun, censure, rebuff, reprimand, snub)
2
criticism(noun, charge, attack, censure, dislike)
2
demonstration
2
direction
2
guidance
2
idea
2
kick(noun, support, act, slang)
2
lecture(noun, censure, rebuff, reprimand, snub)
2
objurgation(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
2
qualm(reluctancy, counter-argument)
2
rap(noun, charge, censure, fault, responsibility)
2
reprimand(noun, charge, attack, censure, blame)
2
scruple(dislike, doubt, objection, qualm, reluctancy)
2
squawk(noun, support, act)
2
warning
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