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
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Recent Examples of criticizing
Though George Washington and the press started off amicably, their relationship grew more adversarial once journalists began criticizing the nation’s first president.
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JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
Mamdani — who came under fire during the race for his past comments criticizing the New York Police Department — on Wednesday also reiterated his intention to keep the city’s current police commissioner, Jessica Tisch.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Miss Universe President expresses 'Great indignation' Rocha began his statement by expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates before criticizing Nawat's actions.
—Paula Soria, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But shortly after, Minaj threw barbs as SZA’s career, criticizing her decision to re-release her 2022 album SOS as the deluxe version Lana last year.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
All of that happened while Governor Jeff Landry was publicly criticizing LSU athletics for everything from Kelly’s contract to plans to raise ticket prices, adding that the board would hire the next coach.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
The Indian community has seen particular divide, with some criticizing Mamdani's economic policies and even accusing him of being anti-Hindu, pointing to his past remarks about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Crime has been a central issue in the campaign, with Bowman criticizing the city's safety and Pureval highlighting measures to combat it.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce took issue with players potentially facing fines for criticizing officiating after games and pointed to New York Giants pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux’s remarks from Sunday’s game.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
Mamdani — who came under fire during the race for his past comments criticizing the New York Police Department — on Wednesday also reiterated his intention to keep the city’s current police commissioner, Jessica Tisch.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Miss Universe President expresses 'Great indignation' Rocha began his statement by expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates before criticizing Nawat's actions.
—Paula Soria, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But shortly after, Minaj threw barbs as SZA’s career, criticizing her decision to re-release her 2022 album SOS as the deluxe version Lana last year.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
All of that happened while Governor Jeff Landry was publicly criticizing LSU athletics for everything from Kelly’s contract to plans to raise ticket prices, adding that the board would hire the next coach.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
The Indian community has seen particular divide, with some criticizing Mamdani's economic policies and even accusing him of being anti-Hindu, pointing to his past remarks about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Crime has been a central issue in the campaign, with Bowman criticizing the city's safety and Pureval highlighting measures to combat it.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce took issue with players potentially facing fines for criticizing officiating after games and pointed to New York Giants pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux’s remarks from Sunday’s game.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticizing
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Golfers can stop blaming bad luck for those maddening near-misses.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Trump is just straight-up doling out untruths – and blaming Biden.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) promptly put out a statement later that week condemning Indonesia's treatment of the team.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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By appointing a man who was deeply unpopular with fans by the end of his reign so recently, though, Wolves would have been condemning him and his players to working in a poisonous environment from day one.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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But in a shocker move in September 1983, Joe Strummer kicked guitarist Mick Jones out of the band, denouncing his former mate as a rock-star sellout.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Voters also believe that tariffs are exacerbating the situation, but few Republicans are denouncing them or calling for policy changes.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the government shutdown began, polls showed voters were divided on who to blame, with many faulting both parties.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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And the distribution lines were already faulting all over LA.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The right words can open doors the heart’s been knocking on for a while.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Once the buzz starts, fringe brands come knocking.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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