Criticize/Criticism Flashcards
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aspersion (noun)
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slander, defamation, derogation
2
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belittle (verb)
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disparage, deprecate, denigrate
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berate (verb)
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scold, reprimand, chastise
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calumny (noun)
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slander, defamation, false accusation
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castigate (verb)
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chastise, reprimand, rebuke
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decry (verb)
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condemn, denounce, disparage
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defame/defamation (verb/noun)
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slander, malign, libel
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denounce (verb)
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condemn, criticize, censure
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diatribe (noun)
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tirade, harangue, denunciation
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deride/derisive (verb/adjective)
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ridicule, mock, scornful
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disparage (verb)
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belittle, deprecate, denigrate
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excoriate (verb)
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criticize, berate, censure
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gainsay (verb)
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contradict, challenge, dispute
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harangue (noun)
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tirade, lecture, diatribe
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impugn (verb)
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challenge, dispute, question