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NEELY ELA Vocab 11
Lesson 11- Harm & Criticism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| admonish | to criticize mildly |
| alienate | to cause a person to become distant, unfriendly, or hostile OR to lose the support or friendship of |
| censure | harsh criticism |
| detriment | damage, harm |
| imperil | to endanger |
| incapacitate | to disable; to deprive of power or ability |
| injurious | causing injury or damage |
| malign | to speak evil of; to slander |
| scoff | to make fun of; to mock; to ridicule |
| subvert | to undermine or weaken an established institution |