Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 50 harshly criticized 43 angered 42 sparked outrage 42 rebuked 41 lambasted 41 criticized 41 outraged 40 infuriated 40 rankled 39 harsh criticism 39 chastised 39 assailed 38 faulted 37 scolded 37 raised eyebrows 37 expressed dismay 37 decried 37 chided 36 berated 36 defended 36 scolding 36 denounced 36 applauded 36 bristled 36 objected 36 apologized 35 reacted angrily 35 enraged 35 caused stir 35 irked 35 balked 35 rebuke 35 resisted 34 outrage 34 criticism 34 praised 34 indignant 34 bungled 34 balking 34 incensed 34 scathing 34 livid 33 criticize 33 smarting 33 voiced concern 33 rebuffed 33 rescued 33 ire 33 uproar 33 expressed concern 33 ridiculed 32 outcry 32 mocked 32 derided 32 unpopular 32 furor 32 castigated 32 scorn 32 fretted 32 protested 32 criticizing 32 rebuff 32 lawmakers 32 backtracked 32 lauded 32 outspoken critic 32 shepherded 32 poked fun 31 outspoken 31 fuming 31 complained 31 savaged 31 censured 31 deeply unpopular 31 provoked 31 relented 31 expressed skepticism 31 vocal critic 31 vehemently opposed 31 stonewalling 31 dismayed 31 apologizing 31 reacted 31 grumbled 31 shied away 31 riled 31 vilified 30 resented 30 disapproving 30 railed 30 questioned 30 prodding 30 alarmed 30 strident 30 distanced himself 30 censure 30 regretted 30 sympathized 30 unpopularity 30 disagreed 30 unimpressed