harsh criticism
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4.2
- noun
- /hɑrʃ ˈkrɪtɪsɪzm/
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crítica dura
- The new policy received harsh criticism from environmental groups for its potential impact on wildlife.
And honestly, just this is a harsh criticism.
- And honestly, just this is a harsh criticism.
Examples
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Had the broader Church taken such steps, I think you would see much of the harshest criticism mitigated.
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The main concern is that the harsh criticism given to each other is an indication of how they are with their own students.
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We believe that reason seven is the harshest criticism of cognitive style research.
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Amid all the problems of the 1960s, schools were swept into the debate and received harsh criticism.
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The Report contains harsh criticism of Arab education (Chapter 2).
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Whether that harsh criticism is true or not, that was Leticia's perception.
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A unilateral action by the United States would be regarded with alarm in Jakarta, and harsh criticism would certainly emanate from the Megawati government.
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Nevertheless, when the Platform Committee rejected these entreaties, Addams chose to endure harsh criticism from other racial democrats rather than abandon the Party.
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But Republicans objected to his harsh criticism of Justices Samuel Alito and John Roberts during their confirmations.
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Town of Oyster Bay (TOB) Supervisor John Venditto is another local official who offered harsh criticism of LIPA's restoration efforts.
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Synonyms
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4.4
Harsh repeated criticism of a person or their ideas
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9.5
Bitter, angry language that attacks people
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6.8
A strong comment that shows disapproval of someone's actions
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8.8
Angry words that strongly insult someone
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3.5
A rude remark that hurts or upsets someone
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8.1
Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant
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3.9
Strong negative opinion that is unkind or too strict
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9.9
People say very angry insulting words to attack someone
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9.0
Severe criticism or punishment using harsh words
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6.3
A strong angry talk that tells someone they did something wrong
A very harsh and angry comment meant to hurt someone
Very harsh comments that make someone feel hurt
A way of saying very harsh, unfair things about someone's work
A strong mocking criticism of someone's words or actions
A sharp remark that hurts or shocks people
A remark that is harsh and meant to hurt someone's feelings
A mean remark that hurts or criticizes someone
An opinion or decision that says something is not good
Antonyms
How Harsh
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4.2
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning of 'harsh criticism' is directly compositional: 'harsh' (severe/unkind) modifies 'criticism' (expressed disapproval), yielding 'severe or unkind disapproval.' This adjective+noun combination is a straightforward, cross-linguistically common pattern that a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand.
Etymology
The phrase harsh criticism comes from the image of harsh as something rough and strong and criticism as words that judge someone's work. This makes the picture of rough words hitting a person, so it means 'severe or unkind comments'.