Lesson 5: Criticism

aspersion (n)

a damaging or false statement / the act of defaming or slandering

depreciate (trans v)

to express disapproval of / to belittle; depreciate

deride (trans v)

to laugh at in scorn; scoff at; mock

execrable (adj)

extremely inferior; very bad / detestable, hateful

ostracize (trans v)

to banish or exclude from a group; shun

rebuke (trans v)

to criticize or reprimand sharply and sternly

rebuke (n)

words or actions expressing strong disapproval; a scolding

scurrilous (adj)

using or expressed in vulgar and abusive language; foul mouthed

spurn (trans v)

to reject or refuse disdainfully

vitriolic (adj)

bitterly severe; harsh; sharp.

vituperation (n)

sustained and bitter attack or condemnation; blame