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
One of the most notable examples came when former MVP James Harden publicly criticized then-Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey after Morey's support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong triggered a backlash from Chinese officials and business partners.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Trump harshly criticized Powell throughout his tenure as chair, frequently attacking the Fed’s interest-rate decisions and urging the central bank to cut borrowing costs more aggressively.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Once considered the definitive Monroe biography, Spoto’s thorough tome has been criticized for sometimes-unclear sourcing and being overly sympathetic.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 1 June 2026
Skoog criticized Masterson’s leadership in the Kansas Senate.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Historically, Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig and James McAvoy have also criticized audience members for disrupting their shows.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
The former The Hills star has frequently criticized current Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city councilwoman Nithya Raman throughout his campaign.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Trump withdrew from Obama's Iran deal and has repeatedly criticized it since.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Despite being criticized on a mass scale, Givenchy is not the first luxury brand to work with local vendors.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Trump harshly criticized Powell throughout his tenure as chair, frequently attacking the Fed’s interest-rate decisions and urging the central bank to cut borrowing costs more aggressively.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Once considered the definitive Monroe biography, Spoto’s thorough tome has been criticized for sometimes-unclear sourcing and being overly sympathetic.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 1 June 2026
Skoog criticized Masterson’s leadership in the Kansas Senate.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Historically, Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig and James McAvoy have also criticized audience members for disrupting their shows.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
The former The Hills star has frequently criticized current Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city councilwoman Nithya Raman throughout his campaign.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Trump withdrew from Obama's Iran deal and has repeatedly criticized it since.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Despite being criticized on a mass scale, Givenchy is not the first luxury brand to work with local vendors.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticized
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Eighty percent of voters cited corporate profits as a top driver of high drug prices, and 73% blamed executive compensation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Trump has blamed his predecessor for many of the nation’s immigration problems.—
Sheldon Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
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Three days ago, the Arnoun Municipality denounced Israeli bombing in the area and urged international organizations to protect the castle, NNA reported.—
Kareem El Damanhoury,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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That document, which waded into the political and economic debates of the time, denounced the excesses of the Gilded Age and pointed toward a more just social order.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Like conventional antitrust enforcers, Lynn faulted these corporate behemoths for overcharging consumers, undercutting their competition, and preventing innovation.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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The audit also faulted oversight by TRUSD and the Sacramento County Office of Education.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Powell denied any wrongdoing and condemned the investigation as an effort to influence Fed policy.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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The decision was condemned by numerous other Democrats in the state and the Colorado Democratic Party voted to censure Polis as a result.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The committee’s volunteers knocked on more than 32,000 doors, made more than 50,000 calls and distributed more than 1,200 yard signs, according to Andrew Kim from the Yes on Measure V Davis ground team.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Arizona State upset Texas in the first game, as Kavan was uncharacteristically knocked around for eight hits and three earned runs across five innings.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Criticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticized. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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