The meaning of Flak

verb

Use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.

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The judge abused his power by imposing the fines

noun

The improper use of something.

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Alcohol abuse

verb

Cruel or inhumane treatment

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The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.

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A bitter struggle marked by calumny and litigation

verb

Slander (someone).

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That passage takes us closer to the reason why he has been hated and calumnied for so long.

verb

To criticize someone or something severely

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Health inspectors castigated the kitchen staff for not keeping the place clean.

verb

Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

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The company was heavily censured by inspectors from the department of trade

noun

The formal expression of severe disapproval.

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Two mps were singled out for censure

noun

A statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.

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I intend to make an official complaint

noun

A statement that something is wrong or not good enough, the act of complaining, or the thing you are complaining about

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[ u ] a letter of complaint, [ c ] her only complaint is that she sometimes didn’t get enough heat …

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A written or spoken statement in which someone says that somebody has done something wrong or that something is not satisfactory

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Lodge/make/receive a complaint the council has said that it received complaints but that it cannot …

noun

The expression of very strong disapproval; censure.

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There was strong international condemnation of the attack

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The act of condemning something or someone

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The shooting of the police officer has received universal condemnation.

noun

The expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

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He received a lot of criticism

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An opinion given about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion, or the activity of making such judgments

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[ c ] it was meant as a suggestion, not a criticism., [ u ] he was singled out for strong criticism…

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Public condemnation of someone or something.

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Denunciation of his reckless methods

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A strong, public criticism

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[ c ] he gave a ringing denunciation of fascism.

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Strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds.

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She braved her mother's disapprobation and slipped out to enjoy herself

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Strong feelings of not approving of something or someone

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She feared her father's disapprobation.

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Possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion.

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Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice

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The expression or feeling that something done or said is wrong

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The boy sensed his mother’s disapproval., he decided to marry her, to the great disapproval of his …

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Hostile behaviour; unfriendliness or opposition.

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Their hostility to all outsiders

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An occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not like something

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They showed open (= obvious) hostility to/towards their new neighbours., hostilities began/broke ou…

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Strong public condemnation.

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He endured years of contempt and obloquy

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Harsh criticism or censure.

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The critical opprobrium generated by his films

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Severe criticism and blame

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International opprobrium has been heaped on the country following its attack on its neighbours.

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Abusively disparaging speech or writing.

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The widespread vilification of politicians

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The act of saying or writing unpleasant things about someone or something, in order to cause other people to have a bad opinion of them

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Participants were asked whether they had experienced discrimination or vilification because of thei…