HATCHET JOB Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

hatchet job

noun

Definition of hatchet job

as in criticism

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Recent Examples of hatchet job This hatchet job does not follow the rules of law, has no analysis or actual auditing done to support actions and tramples on the rights of government employees. — Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025 Neither hagiography nor hatchet job, the movie casts an understanding eye on a once-infamous musical artist who weathered dizzying highs and devastating lows. — Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024 No amount of mainstream media hatchet jobs can disguise those optics. — David Medina, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2024 Trump supporters say the potential prosecution is a politically motivated hatchet job disconnected from the law. — Joseph Morton, Dallas News, 22 Mar. 2023 Later, the scene is recut as a hatchet job on social media that leads to Tár’s downfall. — Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023

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Noun

The remarks drew criticism from some Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, including the Israeli-American Council, which called for Macklemore to be removed from the tour.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
The loss aggravated criticism of quarterback Justin Herbert and the Chargers’ lack of protection for him.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of criticism

Noun

Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine included anti-ship missiles, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and more than 200 drones, Ukraine's air force said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
The platform largely automated the rest of the attack process as well.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of attack

Noun

Apple prefaced its reveal with a denunciation of foldables that open into a square aspect ratio.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
What Assange wanted was not a system hardened against attacks, but one tied in knots, hopelessly conflicted and filled with suspicion, denunciations, and purges.

— Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of denunciation

Noun

The pope will meet seven French victims of abuse by Catholic clergy on Sunday in Lourdes.

— Joshua McElwee, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Chuck Outdoors That's it for the basic box, which is made from aluminum and designed to hold up to the abuse of constant travel and use outside.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of abuse

Noun

There is a long line of people who harbor frustrations—if not outward contempt—for the Protect College Sports Act.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Held in contempt Former CEO of Apollo Global Management Leon Black arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House oversight committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 26, 2026.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of contempt

Noun

Skipping inside, Nora joins a cadre of shambling interns whom the editorial staff regard with a mixture of bemusement and disdain.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Expressing disdain for Stearns probably feels like the only thing fans can do at the moment.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of disdain

Noun

Alongside his criticisms of Britain, the Argentine president devoted some invective to the United Nations itself.

— Adrienne Vogt, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Rather than Ole Miss run out alone and receive the invective, the Rebels waited for Arkansas to run out, then finally took the field.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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