Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 53 defended 51 vigorously defended 48 harshly criticized 47 criticized 47 roundly criticized 45 assailed 44 expressed dismay 43 angered 43 apologized 42 chastised 42 acknowledged 42 expressed displeasure 42 criticizing 42 lambasted 42 reiterated 42 denounced 42 frequent critic 42 questioned 41 criticize 41 decried 41 bristled 41 regretted 41 rebuked 40 infuriated 40 accepts responsibility 40 outspoken critic 40 praised 40 rankled 40 undermined 40 downplayed 40 sidestepped questions 39 backfired 39 deflect criticism 39 defends 39 insisted 39 excoriated 39 tamp down 39 condone 39 distanced himself 39 vocal critic 39 scolded 39 expressed remorse 39 expressed skepticism 39 disagreed 38 poked fun 38 berated 38 irked 38 belittled 38 castigated 38 disparaged 38 chided 38 inexcusable 38 denied wrongdoing 38 expressed dissatisfaction 38 expressed concern 38 criticizes 38 undercut 37 faulted 37 disavowed 37 unapologetic 37 never wavered 37 sympathized 37 reacted angrily 37 discredit 37 chastising 37 lampooned 37 railed 37 mischaracterized 37 raised eyebrows 37 undermine 37 harsh criticism 36 denies wrongdoing 36 misspoke 36 flatly denied 36 dogged 36 Criticizing 36 cooperated fully 36 applauded 36 pilloried 36 mocked 36 stirred controversy 36 vehemently denied 36 frustrated 36 questioning 36 rebutted 36 lied 36 voiced concern 35 complained bitterly 35 misrepresented 35 lightning rod 35 repeatedly 35 praising 35 embarrassed 35 appalled 35 criticism 35 disagrees 35 repeated 35 reckless 35 sympathizes 35 condoning 35 deflect attention