fire (n)
attack (n)
flak (n)
flack (n)
blast (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def intense adverse criticism
examples Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party
the government has come under attack
don't give me any flak
Outgoing links
Hypernym criticism, unfavorable judgment
Derivationally related form attack → attack
Incoming links
Hyponym criticism, unfavorable judgment
Derivationally related form attack → attack

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