105 entries under criticize topic. ×

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look down on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, slight)
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malign(verb, attack, slight, lower)
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minimize(verb, reduce, lower, scorn)
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monish(verb, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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mudsling(verb, attack, reduce, destroy, damage)
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poor mouth(verb, expression, scorn, disparage)
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rap(verb, attack, slight, lower)
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rate(verb, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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rebuke(verb, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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reprehend(verb, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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reprimand(verb, condemn, blame, reproach)
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reproach(verb, shame, condemn, blame)
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reprove(verb, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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revile(verb, slight, lower, fault)
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ridicule(verb, crush, slight, lower)
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scoff at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, scorn)
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scold(verb, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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scorch(verb, scorn, disparage, discredit)
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scorn(verb, slight, fault, disparage)
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shoot full of holes(verb, expression, idiom, scorn)
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