Synonyms of criticizing

criticizing

verb

present participle of criticize

as in blaming

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

• blaming
• condemning
• denouncing
• faulting
• knocking
• attacking
• slamming
• censuring
• scolding
• tweaking
• slagging
• complaining
• panning
• finding fault (with)
• slashing
• dissing
• kicking
• lashing
• dispraising
• blasting
• reprehending
• admonishing
• assailing
• coming down hard (on)
• whining
• taking to task
• chiding
• reprimanding
• skewering
• muttering
• berating
• murmuring
• deriding
• grumbling
• bitching
• moaning
• beefing
• disparaging
• upbraiding
• griping
• excoriating
• belittling
• grousing
• bellyaching
• rebuking
• decrying
• clobbering
• carping
• crucifying
• castigating
• sniping (at)
• lambasting
• quibbling
• caviling
• pillorying
• growling
• reproaching
• nicking (at)
• reproving
• niggling
• crabbing
• kvetching
• flaying
• bad-mouthing
• hammering
• drubbing
• croaking
• fussing
• gibbeting
• keelhauling
• discommending
• putting down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• extolling
• approving
• recommending
• endorsing
• commending
• lauding
• sanctioning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of criticizing

Certainly there were clear taboos, beginning with questioning the legitimacy of the Chinese Communist Party and criticizing the country’s central leadership. — Howard W. French, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026

After slogans criticizing the Sacramento State administration appeared in chalk on the facade of a 64-year-old campus building earlier this week, at least one student is now facing potential disciplinary action. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Raman has hammered the mayor on the issue, criticizing Bass for telling Boyle Heights residents the air was safe early on in the fire. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

So far, Israeli officials have refrained from criticizing potential screening failures, either in FlyDubai’s hiring process or at the terminal in Dubai International Airport. — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Even presidential hopeful Flávio Bolsonaro avoided criticizing the merits of the decision. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

On Friday, the pope strongly reiterated the Church's pro-life teachings, criticizing initiatives to allow assisted dying for those who have incurable illnesses. — Joshua McElwee, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

The exchange sparked a range of reactions in the comments, with some viewers criticizing Langley’s response. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026

Fazio, who remains unknown to a significant portion of the electorate, is running several lighthearted ads with a dual purpose of raising his profile and criticizing the governor. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026