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

Mamdani’s office posted an 88-second video criticizing Amazon’s use of the subcontractor model. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

The city’s Environment and Utilities Commission declined to recommend approval, criticizing officials for insufficient public outreach. — Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Another wonders aloud whether the people criticizing her are actually fueled by hatred. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

There have been many stars who’ve opened up about their difficult experiences getting designers to dress them for special occasions, most of them criticizing exclusionary sample sizes. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

The show has reignited the controversy surrounding the 2007 murder of Kercher, with members of the British student's family criticizing Knox decision to revisit the case through comedy. — Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Restrictions have extended outside the classroom, with some teachers being fired or punished for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his assassination. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Errani and Vavassori released a statement criticizing the changes when they were initially announced, but the winning team ultimately acknowledged the success of the event. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026

There are lingering concerns from Democrats and even some Republicans about his past comments criticizing vaccines. — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 5 Aug. 2026