Harshly Criticize, Berate
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Medieval Times, Group 239, Puzzle 4 (Maritime Republics).
Question is: Harshly Criticize, Berate
and the answer is: VILIFY
Word Meaning:
VILIFY — (transitive) To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
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