lesson 14 criticism

acrimonious

bitter and ill-matured in language or tone

chastise

to punish for misbehavior or wrongdoing

derogatory

detracting from the character or standing of someone or something ; disdainful

disparage

to speak of as unimportant or inferior

harass

to bother or torment repeatedly and persistently and to carry out repeated attacks or raids against

impugn

to criticize or refute by argumentation

innuendo

a roundabout often spiteful reference to someone or something not named; an insinuation

invective

sharp, hash, insulting words used to attack; violent denunciation or abuse

reprove

to sold or correct usually gently and with kindly intent and to express disapproval of

vilify

to utter slanderous and abusive statements against; defame; speak evil of