142 entries under criticize topic. ×

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scandalize(verb, bad, slight, abuse)
10
badmouth(verb, ruin, abuse, disgrace)
9
besmirch(verb, slight, insult, disgrace)
9
deprecate(verb, dismiss, slight, lower)
8
attack(verb, slight, abuse, insult)
8
derogate(verb, dismiss, slight, scorn)
7
belittle(verb, dismiss, slight, abuse)
7
taint(verb, stain, blot, slander)
6
censure(verb, slight, abuse, condemn)
6
disgrace(verb, ruin, push, slight)
6
run down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, dismiss)
6
stain(verb, push, slight, insult)
6
vituperate(verb, abuse, condemn, disparage)
5
condemn(verb, bad, slight, abuse)
5
degrade(verb, dismiss, scorn, mock)
5
denounce(verb, slight, abuse, censure)
5
injure(verb, insult, disparage, belittle)
5
misrepresent(verb, promote, fake, cheat)
5
tear down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, law, attack)
4
befoul(verb, ruin, dirty, disgrace)
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