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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 a literary or artistic work

A formal expression of disapproval

Protest, objection, disapproving pleading, or an act thereof

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

A remark or act using mockery, typically to offend

Continual criticism, typically concerning trivial things

Biting severity, or sarcastic quality

A reactionary response to a product, service, or task

Something unavoidable and unpleasant

The act of one who heckles

Lecturing or admonishment

Destructiveness or harshness

Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument

A public expression of protest or outrage

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development

Detailed analysis of document

An instance of bashing

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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

critical remarks

scandalmongering

rumourmongering^UK

rumormongering^US

malicious gossip

defamation of character

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 a literary or artistic work

piece of writing

critical analysis

two cents' worth

textual examination

secondary source

vocalization^US

vocalisation^UK

whispered remark

confidential remark

critical assessment

editorial column

publicity story

piece of research

published writing

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

Noun

A formal expression of disapproval

rap over the knuckles

slap on the wrist

oral punishment

flea in your ear

piece of one's mind

verbal onslaught

stream of abuse

rap on the knuckles

character assassination

dissatisfaction

slap on the wrists

piece of your mind

flea in the ear

flea in one's ear

slap in the face

kick in the teeth

being put in one's place

haul over the coals

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Noun

Protest, objection, disapproving pleading, or an act thereof

dissatisfaction

counter-argument

statement of opposition

formal complaint

taking exception

difficulty with

argument against

civil disobedience

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Noun

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

dissatisfaction

minor criticism

trivial objection

trivial complaint

adverse comment

statement of dissatisfaction

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Noun

A remark or act using mockery, typically to offend

slap in the face

pointed comment

disparaging remark

kick in the teeth

snappy comeback

backhanded compliment

left-handed compliment

shout of derision

superciliousness

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Noun

Continual criticism, typically concerning trivial things

Noun

Biting severity, or sarcastic quality

superciliousness

acrimoniousness

disagreeableness

powerful quality

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Noun

A reactionary response to a product, service, or task

Noun

Something unavoidable and unpleasant

Noun

The act of one who heckles

Noun

Lecturing or admonishment

Noun

Destructiveness or harshness

destructiveness

Noun

Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument

obstructiveness

contradistinction

civil disobedience

unwillingness to accept

disinclination to accept

refusal to accept

reluctance to accept

lack of enthusiasm for

unsusceptibility

insusceptibility

invulnerability

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Noun

A public expression of protest or outrage

howl of protest

howls of protest

formal complaint

chorus of disapproval

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Noun

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

superintendence

investigation into

cross-examination

careful examination

differentiation

close examination

differentiating

postmortem examination

medical examination

coroner's report

telling the difference

experimentation

scientific test

research and development

trial and error

reconnoitring^UK

fishing expedition

reconnoitering^US

preliminary survey

reconsideration

critical examination

critical investigation

overall picture

critical analysis

tour of inspection

rummaging around

ferreting around

ferreting about

rummaging about

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Noun

A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development

Noun

Detailed analysis of document

textual criticism

literary criticism

lower criticism

close examination

Noun

An instance of bashing

physical violence

grievous bodily harm

actual bodily harm

physical attack

corporal punishment

rough treatment

physical assault

sexual interference

sexual misconduct

act of violence

act of aggression

inhumane treatment

cruel treatment

pulverisation^UK

pulverization^US

indecent assault

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