Criticism

Question 1

Lash

Answer 1

v. to hit or criticize someone or something

• After I had defeated him in the game, he lashed at me.
• Going on social media and seeing people lashing out at each other is a pretty normal occurrence and is inevitable.
• People had enough of him so they lashed him out.

Question 2

Vitriol

Answer 2

n. very cruel and bitter comments or criticism

• She’s so low in every survey because of the constant spewing of vitriol.
• Every new president has to face vitriol.
• Your comments are nothing but a nonsense vitriol.

Question 3

Chide

Answer 3

v. to scold or criticize someone for doing something wrong, usually in a mild, gentle way

chide somebody/yourself (for something/for doing something)
- The parents chided their child for stealing chocolates from his affectionate friend.
- He chides himself for being lazy and peevish from time to time.
- Some members were chided for their inactivity.

Question 4

Rejoinder

Answer 4

n. a reply, usually a sharp or witty one

• He had felt ticked off when he got interrupted right before he threw his cutting rejoinder.
• No one was impressed by his supposed clever rejoinder, as a result it was an ignominious situation.
• The teacher made a sarcastic rejoinder to the bully that completely humiliated him.