as in blamed
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 criticized
When the Biden administration had any number of bizarre performances, celebrations and statements, Stern and those like her angrily denounced anyone who criticized them.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The United States, widely criticized under President Joe Biden for not reining in brutal Israeli excesses in Gaza, is now trying to curtail Israeli action in tackling the more existential security challenge to its north with Hezbollah.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The incendiary remarks were roundly criticized on social media but went unaddressed throughout the remainder of the broadcast.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 June 2026
In particular, the inspector general criticized the FBI for its reliance on a set of opposition research memos prepared by ex-British intelligence officer Christopher Steele.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Democrats have publicly criticized the event, saying the president is spending money on personal whims rather than on the problems Americans are actually facing.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 15 June 2026
Social media companies criticized the Australian rules but agreed to comply.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Trump criticized former President Barack Obama's Iran nuclear deal, which also included sanctions relief, and pulled out of the agreement during his first term.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Advocates have long criticized the conditions at the Aurora facility, and those complaints — alongside concerns that more facilities could open in the state — helped drive HB 1276’s contents.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The United States, widely criticized under President Joe Biden for not reining in brutal Israeli excesses in Gaza, is now trying to curtail Israeli action in tackling the more existential security challenge to its north with Hezbollah.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
The incendiary remarks were roundly criticized on social media but went unaddressed throughout the remainder of the broadcast.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 June 2026
In particular, the inspector general criticized the FBI for its reliance on a set of opposition research memos prepared by ex-British intelligence officer Christopher Steele.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Democrats have publicly criticized the event, saying the president is spending money on personal whims rather than on the problems Americans are actually facing.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 15 June 2026
Social media companies criticized the Australian rules but agreed to comply.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Trump criticized former President Barack Obama's Iran nuclear deal, which also included sanctions relief, and pulled out of the agreement during his first term.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Advocates have long criticized the conditions at the Aurora facility, and those complaints — alongside concerns that more facilities could open in the state — helped drive HB 1276’s contents.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticized
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An Israeli source told CNN that Netanyahu has also privately blamed Kushner and Witkoff for creating a wedge between the two leaders.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Amid mounting public criticism, the White House took down the video and blamed an unnamed aide.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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When the Biden administration had any number of bizarre performances, celebrations and statements, Stern and those like her angrily denounced anyone who criticized them.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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On Friday, the New York City Democratic Socialists of America — an organization that represents Mamdani’s core base — denounced his administration’s move to grow the city’s police headcount in a rare public rebuke.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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The maneuver attempts to beat a grand jury deadline after courts faulted prosecutors’ instructions on how presidential electors are certified, echoing dismissed election cases in Michigan, Georgia and federal court.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Their work is faulted as factually wrong and politically motivated.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Powell himself condemned the investigation in a rare statement.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Russia condemned on Wednesday a European Union decision to authorize EU vessels in the Mediterranean to stop and inspect foreign ships suspected of being part of a shadow fleet transporting Russian oil.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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If the 348 was one of the few forgettable Ferraris, its successor knocked it out of the park with peerless styling, an exotic five-valve-per-cylinder V-8, and a quantum leap in performance.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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There was Peninsula, which had knocked Harvard-Westlake from the playoffs during their freshman year.—
gqlshare,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
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“Criticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticized. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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