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

Many have taken to the streets in towns and neighborhoods to protest the worsening situation, with roadblocks, tire-burning and residents holding up signs criticizing the government for not providing adequate solutions. — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

What readers are saying The comments express strong disapproval of Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream an execution, criticizing it as inhumane and a historical low for the country. — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Spain acknowledged the information, then got back to criticizing the Fever's response. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Nonetheless, the damage was done, with California leaders from both sides of the aisle criticizing the implications of the president’s speech. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Ads posted by the Jackson campaign criticizing former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom's handling of the situation showed photos of Turner, the 911 call, and statements by the girl's mom, Charmaine Turner, and the family's attorneys. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Dorworth later shot back at those criticizing him and his application. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

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