excoriation

criticisms

ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m

noun

the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

he received a lot of criticism

censure,reproval,condemnation,denunciation,disapproval,disparagement,opprobrium,captiousness,fault-finding,carping,cavilling,chastisement,castigation,upbraiding,berating,abuse,vituperation,scolding,chiding,reproofs,remonstrances,broadsides,strictures,admonishments,recriminations,aspersions,slurs,smears,nitpicking,knocking,panning,slamming,flak,a bad press,brickbats,knocks,raps,bad notices,stick,verbal,slagging off,slagging,slating,sledge,contumely,animadversion,objurgation,excoriation,reprobation,arraignment

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criticism

ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m

noun

the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

he received a lot of criticism

censure,reproval,condemnation,denunciation,disapproval,disparagement,opprobrium,captiousness,fault-finding,carping,cavilling,chastisement,castigation,upbraiding,berating,abuse,vituperation,scolding,chiding,reproofs,remonstrances,broadsides,strictures,admonishments,recriminations,aspersions,slurs,smears,nitpicking,knocking,panning,slamming,flak,a bad press,brickbats,knocks,raps,bad notices,stick,verbal,slagging off,slagging,slating,sledge,contumely,animadversion,objurgation,excoriation,reprobation,arraignment

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condemnations

ˌkɒndəmˈneɪʃn

noun

the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.

there was strong international condemnation of the attack

censure,criticism,castigation,stricture,denunciation,damnation,vilification,opprobrium,reproof,disapproval,disapprobation,flak,a bad press,reprobation,arraignment,excoriation,objurgation

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condemnation

ˌkɒndəmˈneɪʃn

noun

the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.

there was strong international condemnation of the attack

censure,criticism,castigation,stricture,denunciation,damnation,vilification,opprobrium,reproof,disapproval,disapprobation,flak,a bad press,reprobation,arraignment,excoriation,objurgation

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aspersions

/əˈspəːʃ(ə)n/

noun

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.

I don’t think anyone is casting aspersions on you

vilification,disparagement,denigration,defamation,defamation of character,abuse,vituperation,condemnation,criticism,censure,castigation,denunciation,flak,deprecation,opprobrium,obloquy,derogation,slander,revilement,reviling,calumny,calumniation,slurs,smears,execration,excoriation,lambasting,upbraiding,bad press,character assassination,attack,invective,libel,insults,slights,curses

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aspersion

/əˈspərʒən/
/æˈspərʃən/

noun

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.

I don’t think anyone is casting aspersions on you

vilification,disparagement,denigration,defamation,defamation of character,abuse,vituperation,condemnation,criticism,censure,castigation,denunciation,flak,deprecation,opprobrium,obloquy,derogation,slander,revilement,reviling,calumny,calumniation,slurs,smears,execration,excoriation,lambasting,upbraiding,bad press,character assassination,attack,invective,libel,insults,slights,curses

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animadversions

/ˌanɪmədˈvəːʃ(ə)n/

noun

Criticism or censure.

her animadversion against science

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animadversion

/ˌænəmædˈvərʒ(ə)n/

noun

Criticism or censure.

her animadversion against science

vilification,disparagement,denigration,defamation,defamation of character,abuse,vituperation,condemnation,criticism,censure,castigation,denunciation,flak,deprecation,opprobrium,obloquy,derogation,slander,revilement,reviling,calumny,calumniation,slurs,smears,execration,excoriation,lambasting,upbraiding,bad press,character assassination,attack,invective,libel,insults,slights,curses

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abrasions

/əˈbreɪʒ(ə)n/

noun

The process of scraping or wearing something away.

the metal is resistant to abrasion

wearing away,wearing down,wearing,erosion,scraping,corrosion,being eaten away,chafing,rubbing,stripping,flaying,excoriation

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abrasion

/əˈbreɪʒən/

noun

The process of scraping or wearing something away.

the metal is resistant to abrasion

wearing away,wearing down,wearing,erosion,scraping,corrosion,being eaten away,chafing,rubbing,stripping,flaying,excoriation

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