Cutting criticism is a term used to describe harsh or negative criticism that is delivered in a direct and often cutting manner. The term can be used to describe both verbal and written criticism, and it is often seen as a form of bullying. The crossword solution for the term 'cutting criticism' is SLAM, which is an acronym for 'severely lambast and malign'. This term is often used to describe the type of criticism that is delivered in a very direct and often hurtful way.