criticize

Definition for criticize

verb as in disapprove, judge as bad

Strongest matches

blame, blast, castigate, censure, chastise, chide, condemn, denounce, excoriate, reprimand

Strong matches

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 matches

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

verb as in analyze, interpret

Strongest matches

review, scrutinize

Strong matches

appraise, assess, evaluate, examine, judge, probe, study

Weak matches

comment upon, give opinion, pass judgment on

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In the words of one national Democratic strategist, who did not want to be identified criticizing the governor, “It seemed like the two were brothers in arms.”

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, the Assn. for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs — the union representing rank-and-file deputies — said Gardner’s handling of the case “deserves praise” and criticized the department’s decision to fire him.

From Los Angeles Times

Caruso, her 2022 opponent, has fiercely criticized Bass’ leadership since the fires and publicly flirted with a second bid for mayor, though he has yet to say whether he will make another run.

From Los Angeles Times

Of the eight different Dodger managers hired since Lasorda retired in 1996, Roberts has been the most universally criticized, second-guessed and roundly booed.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s difficult, then, for Trump to criticize Putin’s rationales for invasion when he’s using similar rationales himself.

From Salon

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