harsh criticism
| REBUKE |
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| INK | flak, plug |
| HYPE | ink, flak |
| BLAME | disapproval, criticism |
| CROAK | harsh sound |
| GUTTURAL | harsh and throaty spoken sound |
| REPROACH | mild rebuke, or an implied criticism |
| REPRIMAND | rebuke, admonition |
| ADMONITION | rebuke, reprehension |
| GUTTURAL | harsh and throaty spoken sound |
| CROAK | harsh sound |