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
Instead of criticizing yourself for not following through, get curious.
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Trump has argued the White House needs a large entertaining space, criticizing the past practice of presidents hosting state dinners and other large events in tents on the South Lawn.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The ad showed Reagan, a Republican, criticizing tariffs on foreign goods and saying tariffs caused job losses and trade wars.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Priest acquitted after facing years behind bars for criticizing radical Islam.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Cuomo has attacked Mamdani repeatedly for criticizing Israel, but that hasn't appeared to slow Mamdani's momentum.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Old war, new country Five Vietnamese-American journalists, publishers and others accused of pro-communist views — or of criticizing anti-communist groups — were killed between 1981 and 1990.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Delhi has been consistently prioritizing cold interests over all else—engaging with the junta in Myanmar, refraining from openly criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, engaging both Iran and Israel, and getting closer toward recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan’s official government.
—Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The crash has become increasingly political, with the governors of California and Florida criticizing each other and Duffy highlighting the administration’s immigration concerns in interviews.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Trump has argued the White House needs a large entertaining space, criticizing the past practice of presidents hosting state dinners and other large events in tents on the South Lawn.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The ad showed Reagan, a Republican, criticizing tariffs on foreign goods and saying tariffs caused job losses and trade wars.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Priest acquitted after facing years behind bars for criticizing radical Islam.
—FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Cuomo has attacked Mamdani repeatedly for criticizing Israel, but that hasn't appeared to slow Mamdani's momentum.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Old war, new country Five Vietnamese-American journalists, publishers and others accused of pro-communist views — or of criticizing anti-communist groups — were killed between 1981 and 1990.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Delhi has been consistently prioritizing cold interests over all else—engaging with the junta in Myanmar, refraining from openly criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, engaging both Iran and Israel, and getting closer toward recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan’s official government.
—Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The crash has become increasingly political, with the governors of California and Florida criticizing each other and Duffy highlighting the administration’s immigration concerns in interviews.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticizing
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And Bina remains as stridently anti-Joanne as ever, banning her from the Roklovs’ weekly Shabbat dinner and blaming her when Noah is passed over for the promotion.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hawley's bill came amid heated inter-party disagreements over long-term spending priorities, with each party blaming the other for the growing risk to essential services.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By the mid-1920s, political violence had ebbed, as pro-republican political leaders got a handle on the country’s dire economic condition and joined hands in condemning acts of violence.—
Time,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Investigative news site Mediapart, which first broke the news of links between the funding of Sarkozy’s presidential election campaign and Gaddafi, put up a special edition pushing back on political support for Sarkozy as well as coverage in right-leaning outlets condemning his treatment.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sarah Ferguson, Andrew’s ex-wife, also apologized to Epstein for publicly denouncing him.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Oct. 2025
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In her later years, she became known as an outspoken activist for animal rights and for voicing strong, controversial opinions — such as denouncing the #MeToo movement in 2018.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Known as knockers in England, kobolds also live in caves and mines and make knocking noises directing human miners where to dig.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Criticizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticizing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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