What’s a synonym for harsh criticism?

Some synonyms for “harsh criticism” are:

  • Admonishment
  • Censure
  • Denunciation
  • Condemnation
  • Stricture
  • Reproval
  • Flak
  • Opprobrium

For example, a politician may face “opprobrium” for controversial remarks.

Another way to find synonyms for “harsh criticism” would be to find a synonym for harsh and use that adjective to describe “criticism.”

Or, use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find other ways to say “harsh criticism.”