as in to criticize
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
the movie is an old-fashioned romance, and in calling it that, I don't mean to dispraise it at all
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as in criticism
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Verb
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At the same time, Lively was freshly criticized for her reaction to an interviewer in a resurfaced 2016 clip.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025 -
The document was quickly criticized for errors and citing studies that don’t exist, as first reported by NOTUS, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news site.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
Noun
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So far, Trumps criticism of Powell doesn’t appear to have had any bearing on monetary policy, despite temporarily shaking the markets in late April when it was believed Trump might try to fire Powell.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Humane Society officials also rejected criticism of its executive compensation, saying the salaries and benefits are in line with the skills required to manage a complicated and dynamic organization.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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India blamed Pakistan for the attack, an accusation rejected by Islamabad.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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With a robotaxi, there will be no in-vehicle driver to blame for crashes.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Noun
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There has been widespread international condemnation, particularly from the UN.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Musk and his team have swept through the government in recent months, slashing federal contracts and cutting staff — drawing applause from Trump allies and condemnation from opponents.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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In April, the group Artists for Chicago sent a letter to Johnson signed by more than 200 arts and culture workers further faulting Hedspeth’s leadership.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Central sharpness is excellent at f/1.4, while the edges of the frame can’t be faulted either, which is incredible news for astrophotographers.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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While the censure resolution easily passed the House, only 22 Democrats voted in favor of it.—
Michael Graham,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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Stupar declined to comment on the censure, referring any questions to Lynch, who is president of the board.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Dem lawmaker condemns Trump admin after staff member ends up in handcuffs.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has condemned the university’s decision to ban Vemuri from the ceremony.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Springsteen is a passionate liberal who has campaigned for every Democratic candidate for president over the past two decades, and he’s made no effort to disguise his contempt for President Trump, but this is his most passionate denunciation of him to date.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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Angry public denunciations of Glassman soon followed.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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“Dispraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispraise. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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