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12: Lesson 14
Criticism
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |