Mr. Grant said such criticism hurt him on a personal level.

In an interview yesterday, Mr. Biaggi said the criticisms echoed by some voters had hurt.

But the criticism by Consumer Reports has hurt the Samurai's sales.

Many professors said that they think that outspoken criticism of social studies will hurt the sociology department's attempt to attract students and faculty.

Our partner's criticism hurts more because it triggers our past hurt as well.

If such criticism hurts Mr. Kessel, he does not show it.

The intense criticism that resulted hurt, hurt a lot, he confessed, especially when it spilled over onto his family.

In her letter, Ms. Travis expressed concern that the dissidents' criticism was hurting the organization.

No unfavorable criticism on either has hurt them, though it may have hurt the critics.

Less than two weeks ago Mr. Loiseau was awarded three stars, but criticism in the news media had hurt the chef, she said.