criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"

blackguard, clapperclaw, abuse, shout - use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"

claw - attack as if with claws; "The politician clawed his rival"

vitriol - subject to bitter verbal abuse

rip - criticize or abuse strongly and violently; "The candidate ripped into his opponent mercilessly"

whang - attack forcefully; "whang away at the school reform plan"

barrage - attack with a barrage; "The speaker was barraged by an angry audience"

scald, blister, whip - subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community"

rubbish - attack strongly