249 entries under criticize topic. ×

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detract(verb, push, slight, shock)
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devalue(verb, condemn, blame, disparage)
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diminish(verb, condemn, blame, disparage)
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impugn(verb, attack, censure, condemn)
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put down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, sound, ruin)
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reproach(verb, attack, sound, ruin, oppose)
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scold(verb, attack, sound, oppose, abuse)
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upbraid(verb, attack, sound, abuse)
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castigate(verb, cut, attack, sound, abuse)
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chide(verb, abuse, scorn, censure)
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derogate(verb, attack, sound, dismiss, slight)
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disapprove(verb, censure, condemn, disapprove)
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knock(verb, attack, sound, abuse)
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pan(verb, cut, attack, ruin, dismiss)
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scorn(verb, dismiss, slight, abuse)
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taint(verb, stain, dishonor, smear)
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tear down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, law, attack)
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expose(verb, attack, ruin, oppose, destroy)
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fulminate(verb, rage, rail, rant)
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insult(verb, sound, push, slight, abuse)
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