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Criticism for dangerous flying? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flak

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'criticism' is the definition.
(flak is a kind of criticism)

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(Other definitions for flak that I've seen before include "Severe criticism" , "complaints" , "Criticism (colloq.)" , "Shooting" , "Anti-aircraft fire - strong criticism" .)

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