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condemnation, disapprobation
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
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criticism, unfavorable judgment
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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discouragement
the expression of opposition and disapproval
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attack
strong criticism
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animadversion, censure
harsh criticism or disapproval
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demonisation, demonization
to represent as diabolically evil
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brickbat
blunt criticism
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carping, faultfinding
persistent petty and unjustified criticism
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attack, blast, fire, flack, flak
intense adverse criticism
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thrust
verbal criticism
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potshot
criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration
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rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval
an act or expression of criticism and censure
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slating
a severely critical attack
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static
angry criticism
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stricture
severe criticism
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disheartenment
a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted
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dissuasion
a communication that dissuades you
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determent, deterrence, intimidation
a communication that makes you afraid to try something