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
Officials originally proposed upgrading the city’s largest cricket stadium, The Gabba, to accommodate the Games, though the project’s price tag was heavily criticized.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
A number of head coaches leading teams at AFCON 2025 in Morocco have criticized the changes to the tournament’s schedule, arguing that AFCON’s current two-year cycle is ideal for the development of African football and related infrastructure.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Long criticized by fiscal hawks and ratings agencies as a one-time fix, sweeping accrued money out of TIF districts has increasingly become a short-term lifeline for both the city and — especially this year — Chicago Public Schools.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Although some have criticized Scott’s donation to the Solidaire Network, she’s also been widely recognized as one of the most profound philanthropists in the past few years.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
But many others in the city and around the country criticized Mamdani for his democratic socialist agenda.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Many members of Congress, including Democrats, criticized this legal reasoning, but Obama was not branded a would-be king; the operation was often described in the media and by supporters as a humanitarian intervention.
—Paul Vallas, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The American Academy of Pediatrics has criticized the CDC action and continues to recommend these vaccines for all children.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Campaigners, in interviews with The Star, criticized the effort as a potential example of out-of-state money flowing into Missouri, an accusation that Republicans have also leveled at the campaign due to a series of high-profile donations from national progressive groups.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
A number of head coaches leading teams at AFCON 2025 in Morocco have criticized the changes to the tournament’s schedule, arguing that AFCON’s current two-year cycle is ideal for the development of African football and related infrastructure.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Long criticized by fiscal hawks and ratings agencies as a one-time fix, sweeping accrued money out of TIF districts has increasingly become a short-term lifeline for both the city and — especially this year — Chicago Public Schools.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Although some have criticized Scott’s donation to the Solidaire Network, she’s also been widely recognized as one of the most profound philanthropists in the past few years.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
But many others in the city and around the country criticized Mamdani for his democratic socialist agenda.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Many members of Congress, including Democrats, criticized this legal reasoning, but Obama was not branded a would-be king; the operation was often described in the media and by supporters as a humanitarian intervention.
—Paul Vallas, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The American Academy of Pediatrics has criticized the CDC action and continues to recommend these vaccines for all children.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Campaigners, in interviews with The Star, criticized the effort as a potential example of out-of-state money flowing into Missouri, an accusation that Republicans have also leveled at the campaign due to a series of high-profile donations from national progressive groups.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticized
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Authorities quickly blamed the residents and threatened to tear down their homes.—
Saumya Roy,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
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Rather, many Iranians instead blamed the leadership for either provoking the conflict or failing to meaningfully defend the country from Israeli – or American – bombs.—
Kamran Talattof,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The European Union’s executive arm has denounced Grok while officials and regulators in France, India, Malaysia and Brazil have condemned the platform and called for investigations.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Venezuelan government declared Maduro the victor, a result that was denounced by opposition leaders and international observers, who accused the regime of stealing votes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Others faulted strategic missteps.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Spanberger denounced the messages though Earle-Sears faulted her for not calling on Jones to drop out of the race.—
Margaret Barthel,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Miss Universe Organization has since condemned the behavior and limited Itsaragrisil's role in the competition.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The ramp, situated near the Green Line’s Central Station, was condemned by the city in April 2025.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The campaign touted 3 million doors knocked and 90,000 volunteers.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Lancers remained patient, chipping away until taking a 17-16 lead after three straight OLP errors, including Prior and Charlotte Wickstrand colliding on a ball, which knocked Wickstrand out for the set.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Criticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticized. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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