105 entries under criticize topic. ×

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slander(verb, attack, slight, lower)
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slap on the wrist(verb, expression, idiom, condemn)
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slight(verb, lower, fault, disparage)
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slur(verb, slight, lower, shame)
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sneer at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, scorn)
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sour grapes(verb, expression, scorn, disparage)
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speak to(verb, expression, condemn, blame)
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spurn(verb, slight, lower, fault)
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take a swipe at(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb)
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talk to(verb, expression, condemn, blame)
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tell off(verb, expression, condemn, blame)
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tick off(verb, expression, condemn, blame)
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traduce(verb, slight, lower, fault)
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underestimate(verb, scorn, fault, disparage)
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underrate(verb, scorn, fault, disparage)
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undervalue(verb, reduce, lower, scorn)
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upbraid(verb, condemn, blame, reprimand)
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vilify(verb, slight, lower, fault)
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write off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reduce)
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abuse(verb, slight, lower, disparage)
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