Synonyms of criticizes

criticizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of criticize

as in blames

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

• blames
• denounces
• condemns
• faults
• knocks
• scolds
• attacks
• slams
• complains
• censures
• tweaks
• finds fault (with)
• pans
• reprehends
• disses
• slags
• takes to task
• slashes
• kicks
• dispraises
• admonishes
• assails
• comes down hard (on)
• blasts
• chides
• lashes
• whines
• berates
• derides
• disparages
• excoriates
• upbraids
• decries
• grumbles
• mutters
• clobbers
• moans
• murmurs
• rebukes
• castigates
• reprimands
• belittles
• lambastes
• grouses
• crucifies
• growls
• reproves
• skewers
• gripes
• beefs
• nicks (at)
• bitches
• kvetches
• pillories
• quibbles
• reproaches
• flays
• carps
• bellyaches
• bad-mouths
• snipes (at)
• cavils
• croaks
• crabs
• fusses
• drubs
• hammers
• discommends
• niggles
• keelhauls
• gibbets
• puts down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praises
• recommends
• approves
• endorses
• commends
• extols
• lauds
• sanctions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of criticizes

That works beautifully against outsiders, and outsiders are most of who criticizes us. — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Mike Collins criticizes Jon Ossoff for relying on out-of-state donations. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 27 July 2026

The sharp lyrics and title are embodied in the music itself, most notably in the relentless rhythm section, which reflects the endless pursuit of conformity and ambition that Smith criticizes. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

The couple has been targeted by a group called Boycott Divest Zabludowicz, which criticizes them for supporting a pro-Israel lobby. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026

That letter, referenced in the Brandeis Center complaint, criticizes the APA for failing to discipline a former division president, Lara Sheehi, for various incendiary comments about Zionism. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026

When an American athlete criticizes the country from the left, the media calls it brave, nuanced and thoughtful. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

How can people with such a strong attachment to faith and family vote for someone who criticizes religious leaders and defies so many ethical standards? — Scott Warren, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

Read's suit criticizes police for not searching the home where O'Keefe was found for blood, fingerprints or DNA evidence. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 June 2026