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barrage of criticism

A large amount of criticism, condemnation, or reproach. The congressman faced a barrage of criticism for his remarks this morning.

See also: criticism, of

open oneself to criticism

to do something that makes one vulnerable to criticism. By saying something so stupid in public, you really opened yourself to criticism.

See also: criticism, open

open to criticism

vulnerable to criticism. Anything the president does is open to criticism.

See also: criticism, open