To criticize something (usually art)

Excess sugar is _________ to our health.

When I signed up for that class, I hadn't _______ so much work!

In these ____ times, it's great to hear some good news. (full of problems)

the opposite of friendly

I _____ ____ my boss in downtown São Paulo last weekend! Can you believe the coincidence?

My week started on the wrong foot but it fortunately _____ ___ in the past few days.

I try to pretend I'm a carioca, but my accent definitely _______ me ______.

It's hard for me to _____ ____ what Nicki Minaj says on her songs.

That one mistake has _____ my life. It will never be the same!

You shouldn't have ________ on that project. It was too dificult.

What word could complete these sentences: The teacher told me to * my classmates mean comments. The politicians * for the situation of the poor shocks me!