as in blamed
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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Thao, the first Hmong American mayor to lead a major American city, was criticized shortly after taking office for letting go of a police chief and taking months to replace him.
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Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Earlier Monday, Musk criticized comedian Dana Carvey’s portrayal of him on the most recent episode.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Nathan Cooper, an associate professor and convenor of international engagement at the University of Waikato, said the government was prioritizing adaptation over mitigation, a strategy that has been criticized as relying too heavily on technology that may never materialize.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
He has been criticized for his limits as a passer in the past, but his effectiveness has pulled Philly out of its early season malaise.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Both schemes too have been criticized as representing the failure or abdication of Europe to live up to its international humanitarian obligations.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Republicans have criticized it, questioning CMS' authority to make the extra payments and calling them a political ploy in an election year.
—Susan Jaffe, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
In what was a decision social media criticized to no end, Pierce opted for a field goal with kicker Daniel Carlson.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Allred criticized Cruz's opposition to certain economic bills, including an August tax relief bill that would've given families a child tax credit.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Earlier Monday, Musk criticized comedian Dana Carvey’s portrayal of him on the most recent episode.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Nathan Cooper, an associate professor and convenor of international engagement at the University of Waikato, said the government was prioritizing adaptation over mitigation, a strategy that has been criticized as relying too heavily on technology that may never materialize.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
He has been criticized for his limits as a passer in the past, but his effectiveness has pulled Philly out of its early season malaise.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
Both schemes too have been criticized as representing the failure or abdication of Europe to live up to its international humanitarian obligations.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Republicans have criticized it, questioning CMS' authority to make the extra payments and calling them a political ploy in an election year.
—Susan Jaffe, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
In what was a decision social media criticized to no end, Pierce opted for a field goal with kicker Daniel Carlson.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Allred criticized Cruz's opposition to certain economic bills, including an August tax relief bill that would've given families a child tax credit.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Criticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticized. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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