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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of criticized
The treatment of many Minnesota residents by ICE and CBP agents, which resulted in, among other things, the very public killing of Good and Alex Pretti, both US citizens – has been roundly criticized.
—
Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
It might also be criticized for saying nothing about whether any or all of that money should be rebated to the countries that paid the money and the companies that experienced price increases for their products as a result of higher tariffs.
—Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
Still, the storm will provide another test for the Wu administration, which was criticized for its poor snow removal results following last month’s nor’easter.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Making matters more complex, the BAFTAs have long been criticized for the notable racial disparity and overall lack of diversity amongst the show's nominees and eventual winners.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
The White House defended the tariffs and criticized Democrats who are seeking to refund them.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The Cowboys have long been criticized for taking too long to sign their star players to extensions.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
The fallout has been major, with the BBC criticized for leaving up a version of the ceremony on iPlayer in which the racial slur was audible for 15 hours before it was taken down.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Trump criticized the justices for failing to clarify what should happen to the tens of billions of dollars the government has already taken in.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
It might also be criticized for saying nothing about whether any or all of that money should be rebated to the countries that paid the money and the companies that experienced price increases for their products as a result of higher tariffs.
—Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
Still, the storm will provide another test for the Wu administration, which was criticized for its poor snow removal results following last month’s nor’easter.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Making matters more complex, the BAFTAs have long been criticized for the notable racial disparity and overall lack of diversity amongst the show's nominees and eventual winners.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
The White House defended the tariffs and criticized Democrats who are seeking to refund them.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
The Cowboys have long been criticized for taking too long to sign their star players to extensions.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
The fallout has been major, with the BBC criticized for leaving up a version of the ceremony on iPlayer in which the racial slur was audible for 15 hours before it was taken down.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Trump criticized the justices for failing to clarify what should happen to the tens of billions of dollars the government has already taken in.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticized
Verb
-
The post, which was later deleted, was blamed on a staffer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
-
About 100 deaths were blamed on that devastating storm across the entire East Coast.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The United Nations has denounced the consequences of the fuel shortage stemming from these policies, which have compromised everything from food production to medical care to waste disposal.—
Maydeen Merino,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
-
Imprisoning journalists The decree has been denounced by Fondasyon Je Klere/Eyes Wide Open Foundation, the Committee to Protect Journalists and the human rights arm of the Organization of American States.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
But Republicans faulted her staff for not catching First Liberty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
-
The pilots in part faulted air traffic control for failing to monitor low-altitude traffic.—
Marc Scribner,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
There are times when being condemned to Hell really gets under my skin.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
-
The African Union, which includes 55 member states on the continent, condemned the attack Sunday and called for the release of abducted women and children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The woman, who was on her cellphone, recalled being knocked to the ground and forced into the van.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
-
Reese knocked the ball loose from Sonia Citron in the closing seconds, a defensive play that would have sealed the comeback narrative.—
D’Joumbarey Moreau,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Criticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticized. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
