UNDERFIRE Synonyms

• expletives used informally as intensifiers

• attack someone physically or emotionally

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

• attack in speech or writing

• a vigorous blow

• an uproarious party

• hit hard

• censure severely or angrily

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

• rebuke formally

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

• censure severely or angrily

• to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

• examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

• a reference point to shoot at

• a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

• the location of the target that is to be hit

• sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

• spread negative information about

• subjected to enemy attack or censure