The term 'criticized severely' can be expressed in a variety of ways, such as 'BLASTED' (7 letters), 'bashed' (6 letters), 'savaged' (7 letters), 'SKEWERED' (8 letters), 'FLAYED' (6 letters), and 'SLATED' (6 letters). All of these words refer to a harsh criticism or attack, often with the intention of causing emotional pain. The act of criticizing severely is usually done in a public setting, and it can have a lasting impact on the person being criticized.