criticize

[krit-uh-sahyz] / ˈkrɪt əˌsaɪz /

VERB

disapprove, judge as bad

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blame blast castigate censure chastise chide condemn denounce excoriate reprimand

STRONG

bash blister carp clobber disparage fluff fustigate hit knock lambaste pan rap reprehend reprobate reprove rip roast scorch skin slam slog slug trash trim zap

WEAK

animadvert on come down on cut down cut to bits cut up denunciate do a number on dress down find fault fulminate against give bad press jump on nag at nit-pick pick at scathe skin alive take down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve commend compliment exonerate forgive laud praise

STRONG

flatter lose

WEAK

estimate guess suppose

VERB

analyze, interpret

Synonyms

STRONGEST

review scrutinize

STRONG

appraise assess evaluate examine judge probe study

WEAK

comment upon give opinion pass judgment on

Antonyms

WEAK

approve compliment estimate guess laud praise suppose

Example Sentences

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The American Medical Association criticized the CDC’s decision, warning it could reverse progress in preventing hepatitis B and lead to preventable illness.

From Barron's

Many have said recovery should be further along and have criticized the pace at which the the city of Los Angeles has issued rebuilding permits.

From Los Angeles Times

When asked about the current status of the 1,000, the senior State Department official criticized USAID’s former vetting procedures and said the administration is in the process of creating new programs.

From Salon

Wang Huiwu, the education executive, was criticized by Chinese media, which said commercial surrogacy exploits women and violates Chinese public order and morals.

From The Wall Street Journal

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