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
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has peppered his reelection campaign with AI photos and videos criticizing his opponents, in some of the first indications of how the technology will be integrated into politics.
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Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
It's believed that Sczczerek chose to share the statement from his business' social media account after the company was flooded with negative reviews criticizing his behavior.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The New Risk Landscape For Rebranding Today’s knee-jerk, criticizing environment can be unforgiving.
—Jim Heininger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In the comments of her and Torin’s TikTok video, Kaylor liked several comments criticizing fans who want her and her Love Island USA Season 6 ex, Aaron Evans, back together.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Back in January, Lil Wayne, who is a Green Bay Packers fan, shared his less than positive reaction to the Kansas City Chiefs' 23-14 victory against the Houston Texans on X, criticizing the referees for making controversial calls.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Qatar and Egypt are criticizing Israel for not responding to a ceasefire proposal, which Hamas accepted.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
Scapegoating central bankers In recent years, governments have tried to influence central banks by pushing for lower interest rates, making statements criticizing bank policy or calling for meetings with central bank leadership.
—Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
But stewards of Japanese American history, including the children and grandchildren of those who were held in detention, are criticizing the use of Fort Bliss and the plans to expand immigrant detention on American military bases.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
It's believed that Sczczerek chose to share the statement from his business' social media account after the company was flooded with negative reviews criticizing his behavior.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The New Risk Landscape For Rebranding Today’s knee-jerk, criticizing environment can be unforgiving.
—Jim Heininger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In the comments of her and Torin’s TikTok video, Kaylor liked several comments criticizing fans who want her and her Love Island USA Season 6 ex, Aaron Evans, back together.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Back in January, Lil Wayne, who is a Green Bay Packers fan, shared his less than positive reaction to the Kansas City Chiefs' 23-14 victory against the Houston Texans on X, criticizing the referees for making controversial calls.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Qatar and Egypt are criticizing Israel for not responding to a ceasefire proposal, which Hamas accepted.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
Scapegoating central bankers In recent years, governments have tried to influence central banks by pushing for lower interest rates, making statements criticizing bank policy or calling for meetings with central bank leadership.
—Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
But stewards of Japanese American history, including the children and grandchildren of those who were held in detention, are criticizing the use of Fort Bliss and the plans to expand immigrant detention on American military bases.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticizing
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Elsewhere in the book, Sheen writes about his public meltdown amid his firing from his hit CBS sitcom, blaming his rage on testosterone cream.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Republicans control a trifecta in Washington — the House, Senate and White House — meaning that blaming Democrats for a shutdown could be a hard sell.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
8 Sep. 2025
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Democrats have responded by condemning Kirk's assassination and all political violence, which has become increasingly common against members of both parties and individuals of all stripes.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Americans of every political persuasion must unite in condemning this act.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Alongside Russia and China, Iran issued a joint letter denouncing European efforts to reimpose United Nations snapback sanctions.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Camus is also denouncing the justice system in this book, right?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Judicial Qualifications Commission is faulting her for failing to verify the allegations raised in the Orlando book or to contact any of the judges involved before promoting the book as part of her campaign.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Roughly 89 hours after landing in Buffalo, there Prater was knocking the game-winning, walk-off 32-yard field goal through the uprights to beat the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 in what could be the NFL’s game of the year.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fall is officially knocking at our doors, which means last month’s linen sets and sandals just won’t cut it.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Criticizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticizing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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