Specifying Criticism or Disapproval Flashcards
deprecate
belittle; express strong disapproval of; deplore
aggrandize
enhance the reputation of (someone) beyond what is justified by the facts.
vilify
spread negative information about
denigrate
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; cause to seem less serious; play down
pejorative
expressing disapproval
flailing
waving wildly, beating
reflexive
referring back to itself; without volition or conscious control; a personal pro compounded with
aspersion
the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare); an abusive attack on a person’s character or good name; a disparaging remark
proclivity
a natural inclination
obfuscate
make obscure or unclear
egregious
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
foist
impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on.
apologist
a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution
impugn
attack as false or wrong
puffery
a flattering commendation (especially when used for promotional purposes)
rapacious
excessively greedy and grasping; devouring or craving food in great quantities; living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
foment
bathe with warm water or medicated lotions; try to stir up public opinion
meretricious
like or relating to a prostitute; based on pretense; deceptively pleasing; tastelessly showy
intemperate
given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors; excessive in behavior;(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes
maladroit
not adroit
vituperative
marked by harshly abusive criticism
nostrum
patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable;hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
apostasy
the act of abandoning a party or cause; the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
