Section 2: Criticize Or Dislike Flashcards
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Deride/Derision
A
To ridicule
1
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Reprimand
A
To punish;
To criticize
2
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Slander
A
To defame;
To speak maliciously of someone (also a noun)
3
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Disparage
A
To degrade;
To speak slightingly about
4
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Malign
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To slander;
To injure by speaking ill of
5
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Belittle
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To make something or someone seem smaller or less important
6
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Deprecatory
A
Disapproving
7
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Castigate
A
To punish severely or criticize strongly
8
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Censure
A
The act of blaming or condemning;
An official reprimand
9
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Spurn
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To treat with disrespect;
To reject;
To show contempt
10
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Reprove
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To blame;
To reprimand
11
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Revile
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To speak abusively;
To scold
12
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Tirade
A
A long speech characterized by harshly criticizing language
13
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Rebuke
A
To criticize;
To scold
14
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Chasten/Chastise
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To punish;
To correct through discipline
