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
The group issued a point-by-point analysis of the memorandum, criticizing it for potentially freeing up tens of billions of dollars for Iran without putting sufficient safeguards to ensure the country won’t use the money to fund operations against the United States.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The week, however, was not without controversy for the South Korean team, as the squad barred press from their home country after audio of media criticizing the mandatory military service exemption granted to Son was leaked.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Holness, the former Lauderhill commissioner and Broward County mayor avoided criticizing any other candidate in the race — focusing on his own deep ties in the community, and proposals to increase housing vouchers and low-income tax credits.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
An artist who made work criticizing Putin was gunned down in Poland.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
Rather than criticizing from the outside, true advocacy would mean ending the threats and joining the hundreds of dedicated professionals already doing this difficult but essential work on behalf of children and families in our community.
—Kim Gorsuch, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Last year, Slater issued an unusual statement criticizing a T-Mobile/US Cellular deal that was approved by the DOJ.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
The New York Times posted a video of Warnock criticizing Republicans for praying before voting to cut Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program while extending tax cuts for the wealthy.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
The four leaders have also angered Trump by criticizing how he’s gone about executing the war and his lack of consultation with allies before jumping into a conflict that’s hurt the global economy as oil prices have surged.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The week, however, was not without controversy for the South Korean team, as the squad barred press from their home country after audio of media criticizing the mandatory military service exemption granted to Son was leaked.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Holness, the former Lauderhill commissioner and Broward County mayor avoided criticizing any other candidate in the race — focusing on his own deep ties in the community, and proposals to increase housing vouchers and low-income tax credits.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
An artist who made work criticizing Putin was gunned down in Poland.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
Rather than criticizing from the outside, true advocacy would mean ending the threats and joining the hundreds of dedicated professionals already doing this difficult but essential work on behalf of children and families in our community.
—Kim Gorsuch, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Last year, Slater issued an unusual statement criticizing a T-Mobile/US Cellular deal that was approved by the DOJ.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
The New York Times posted a video of Warnock criticizing Republicans for praying before voting to cut Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program while extending tax cuts for the wealthy.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
The four leaders have also angered Trump by criticizing how he’s gone about executing the war and his lack of consultation with allies before jumping into a conflict that’s hurt the global economy as oil prices have surged.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticizing
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Rodrigo eventually countered that her detractors were blaming the wrong person.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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On Thursday, the company was sued by a Canadian blaming the chatbot for her daughter’s decision to hang herself.—
Bernard Condon,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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The display by the players caused a backlash among some in the team's fan base and prompted a national controversy in a city renowned for its support of LGBTQ+ culture, with Mayor Daniel Lurie among those condemning the players' actions.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The comments have gained attention online after a video clip from the meeting began circulating on social media, with critics condemning Pittman’s characterization of Juneteenth.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Male guardians of this ideological camp circulated defamatory letters from prison, denouncing me for unveiling and rebelling against mandatory veiling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Those at the rally speak of wages, denouncing corruption and investments that are selling out their country, and the increasingly unaffordable rents.—
Alessia Arcolaci,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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And while criticism of insurance companies was bipartisan, Republicans and Democrats also blamed one another for the crisis, with the GOP faulting Obamacare and Democrats accusing Republicans of using the hearings to deflect from their own inaction to address rising premiums.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some Havana Syndrome victims have spent more than a decade trying to draw attention to their cases, often faulting the government for failing to provide enough support or access to specialized medical care.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Newsom’s office said that along with the FBI, agents from the IRS have been knocking on doors and asking questions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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“Criticizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticizing. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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