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A censure of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes

The analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of something

A long, angry or violent speech

Protest, objection, disapproving pleading, or an act thereof

A complaint or protest over something believed to be wrong or unfair

An opinion or assessment on the nature, character, or quality of something

A short piece of writing on a particular subject

A remark or act using mockery, typically to offend

Biting severity, or sarcastic quality

A reactionary response to a product, service, or task

Something unavoidable and unpleasant

An angry or negative reaction to an event or action

The act of one who heckles

Destructiveness or harshness

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

Detailed analysis of document

An incidental remark, especially in a court of law

An instance of bashing

Lecturing or admonishment

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Noun

A censure of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes

verbal disapproval

critical remark

character assassination

dissatisfaction

stigmatization^US

mocking comment

underestimation

stigmatisation^UK

backhanded compliment

source of discredit

harsh criticism

critical remarks

scandalmongering

rumourmongering^UK

rumormongering^US

malicious gossip

defamation of character

finger-pointing

bill of indictment

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“A major criticism of the award is that too few people decide who wins.”

Noun

The analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of something

“The rule compels the writer to receive criticism in a workshop without responding.”

Noun

A long, angry or violent speech

verbal onslaught

stream of abuse

rap over the knuckles

slap on the wrist

character assassination

rap on the knuckles

piece of your mind

bone of contention

slap on the wrists

flea in the ear

dissatisfaction

slap in the face

kick in the teeth

being put in one's place

haul over the coals

oral punishment

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Noun

Protest, objection, disapproving pleading, or an act thereof

dissatisfaction

counter-argument

formal complaint

howl of protest

chorus of disapproval

howls of protest

statement of opposition

taking exception

statement of dissatisfaction

argument against

difficulty with

civil disobedience

bone of contention

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Noun

A complaint or protest over something believed to be wrong or unfair

trivial complaint

minor criticism

trivial objection

adverse comment

dissatisfaction

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Noun

An opinion or assessment on the nature, character, or quality of something

considered opinion

way of thinking

two cents' worth

characterization

school of thought

sending up the river

right of speech

right of free speech

punitive action

frame of reference

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Noun

A short piece of writing on a particular subject

piece of writing

literature review

work of fiction

piece of fiction

fictional account

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Noun

A remark or act using mockery, typically to offend

slap in the face

disparaging remark

pointed comment

critical remark

character assassination

kick in the teeth

snappy comeback

backhanded compliment

microaggression

shout of derision

superciliousness

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Noun

Biting severity, or sarcastic quality

superciliousness

acrimoniousness

powerful quality

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Noun

A reactionary response to a product, service, or task

Noun

Something unavoidable and unpleasant

Noun

An angry or negative reaction to an event or action

Noun

The act of one who heckles

Noun

Destructiveness or harshness

destructiveness

Noun

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

critical thinking

cross-examination

in-depth examination

in-depth assessment

in-depth analysis

in-depth investigation

investigation into

superintendence

data interpretation

careful examination

close examination

demystification

differentiation

differentiating

telling the difference

experimentation

scientific test

trial and error

research and development

fishing expedition

reconnoitring^UK

reconnoitering^US

reconsideration

tour of inspection

critical examination

critical investigation

overall picture

learning new things

public opinion poll

preliminary survey

critical analysis

close observation

rummaging around

ferreting around

ferreting about

rummaging about

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Noun

Detailed analysis of document

textual criticism

literary criticism

lower criticism

close examination

Noun

An incidental remark, especially in a court of law

two cents' worth

whispered remark

confidential remark

vocalization^US

vocalisation^UK

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Noun

An instance of bashing

verbal onslaught

rap over the knuckles

stream of abuse

slap on the wrist

character assassination

dissatisfaction

verbal disapproval

excommunication

bone of contention

slap in the face

kick in the teeth

harsh criticism

civil disobedience

underestimation

stigmatization^US

stigmatisation^UK

disreputableness

loss of reputation

critical remark

critical remarks

statement of dissatisfaction

oral punishment

piece of your mind

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Noun

Lecturing or admonishment

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