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12: Lesson 14
Criticism
Question | Answer |
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acrimonious | bitter and ill-natured in language or tone |
chastise | to punish for misbehavior or wrongdoing |
derogatory | detracting from the character or standing of someone or something |
disparage | to speak of as unimportant or inferior |
harass | to bother or torment repeatedly and persistently |
impugn | to criticize or refute by argumentation |
innuendo | a roundabout, often spiteful reference to someone or something no named |
invective | sharp, harsh, insulting words used to attack |
reprove | to scold or correct, gently and with kindly intent |
villify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against |