noun
fierce criticism; severe criticism
Strong, harsh criticism; often used in news or formal contexts.
その政策は野党から猛批判を浴びた。
The policy drew fierce criticism from the opposition parties.
彼の失言はメディアの猛批判を招いた。
His gaffe invited severe criticism from the media.
非難 is blame or condemnation, often more personal; 猛批判 can be used for harsh evaluation of actions or policies.
Compound of 猛 (もう, fierce) and 批判 (ひはん, criticism).