Harsh criticism is an expression of disapproval or criticism that is often seen as overly critical or even cruel. The crossword solutions for this term are LUMPS (5 letters), FLAK (4 letters), STATIC (6 letters), SLAM (4 letters), RAP (3 letters), GAFF (4 letters), VENOM (5 letters), and LAMSTING (8 letters). These words all describe different aspects of harsh criticism, such as the lumpy feeling of being criticized, the FLAK one receives from a harsh critic, the STATIC noise of a harsh comment, the SLAM of a harsh remark, the RAP of a critical tongue, the GAFF of a hurtful comment, the VENOM of a spiteful remark, and the lamsting of a cutting insult.