172 entries under criticize topic. ×

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sneer at(verb, expression, scorn, fault)
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sour grapes(verb, expression, dismiss, scorn)
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spurn(verb, reject, disregard, slight)
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squash(verb, crush, scorn, confuse)
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squelch(verb, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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stick it to(expression, idiom, dispute, challenge)
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swipe at(expression, dispute, review, challenge)
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take a swipe at(expression, idiom, scorn, disparage)
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take away(expression, condemn, blame, disparage)
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take dim view of(verb, expression, idiom, condemn)
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take exception to(verb, expression, idiom, condemn)
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take swipe at(expression, idiom, condemn, blame)
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tar(dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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throw doubt on(expression, idiom, dispute, challenge)
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throw stones at(expression, idiom, condemn, blame)
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throw the book at(expression, idiom, dispute, challenge)
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thumb nose at(expression, idiom, dispute, challenge)
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traverse(cover, do, follow, challenge)
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zap(dispute, review, challenge, doubt)
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alive(verb, disparage, cavil)
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