as in blaming
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
people who criticize every single idea that the principal has for improving the school
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Recent Examples of criticizing
Her coach Cheryl Reeve was later suspended after postgame comments criticizing the officiating in that game.
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Trump has also spoken at length about his concerns about the New York City mayoral race, criticizing the potential election of progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, who drew national attention for beating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Shutdowns are inherently political, and every president who has gone through one has engaged in a version of shutdown politics, criticizing the other side and trying to gain leverage.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
To local observers like Matt Huckleby, the Lawrence Township Republican Party chairman, the fact that Democratic councilors are openly criticizing the Democratic mayor is striking.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
The film is Panahi’s first since being incarcerated for several months in 2023 for criticizing the Iranian government.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The disparate reactions suggest that not everyone criticizing the film has seen it.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
Many of them are liberals who have been on record criticizing both shutdowns and the filibuster rule.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
Robby Starbuck, known for criticizing diversity, equity and inclusion policies, reposted Musk's demand to cancel Netflix.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Trump has also spoken at length about his concerns about the New York City mayoral race, criticizing the potential election of progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, who drew national attention for beating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Shutdowns are inherently political, and every president who has gone through one has engaged in a version of shutdown politics, criticizing the other side and trying to gain leverage.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
To local observers like Matt Huckleby, the Lawrence Township Republican Party chairman, the fact that Democratic councilors are openly criticizing the Democratic mayor is striking.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
The film is Panahi’s first since being incarcerated for several months in 2023 for criticizing the Iranian government.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The disparate reactions suggest that not everyone criticizing the film has seen it.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025
Many of them are liberals who have been on record criticizing both shutdowns and the filibuster rule.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
Robby Starbuck, known for criticizing diversity, equity and inclusion policies, reposted Musk's demand to cancel Netflix.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticizing
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In the wake of the assassination of prominent conservative figure Charlie Kirk, the rhetoric wars have taken to new levels of vitriol, with many on the right blaming the left writ large for such political violence, and vice versa.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Both parties are blaming each other, though a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that more Americans hold Republicans responsible for the impasse.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Sprague, who took over as CEO in January, took a far more aggressive stance in an exclusive interview with The Athletic on Wednesday, condemning the behavior of those fans at Bethpage.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Melissa Barrera, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Lukas Gage, Mara Wilson and Toni Colette were among the stars condemning the news of Norwood’s possible signing.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But rather than denouncing the use of synthetic actors, many executives are choosing to tout the irreplaceability of human performers.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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In June, a young Cuban reporter named Delia Proenza published an article and a video denouncing the country’s penuries.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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As the government shutdown began, polls showed voters were divided on who to blame, with many faulting both parties.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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And the distribution lines were already faulting all over LA.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Omarion Hampton injured his ankle, knocking him out of the game.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some rope and stanchion kept them from knock, knocking on the wood.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Criticizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticizing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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