With all this attention has come savage criticism.

But the most savage criticism came from Weill himself, who described it privately as "the worst performance imaginable ... the whole thing was completely misunderstood".

In the face of often savage personal criticism from left-wing indigenous activists, he often denied being a "token" in the Liberal Party.

In the National Assembly, Mr. de Villepin faced savage criticism from the opposition.

He started to receive savage criticism from the black community.

Estcourt, like Airey, went on steadily with his work, despite adverse circumstances and savage criticism, until 21 June 1855, when he was suddenly struck down by cholera.

Capable of both savage criticism and fulsome praise their reviews are tempered by a self-deprecating humour.

His mordant wit and savage criticism were tolerated because of his expertise.

The warm reception that Varro received after the battle from the Senate was in striking contrast to the savage criticism meted out to other commanders.

Under savage criticism at home and abroad, the President stuck to his policy.