as in to blame
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 criticize
If the streamer makes what appears to be a fantastic movie, the company will be criticized for not releasing the movie in theaters.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
Hasina and her Awami League party had earlier criticized the tribunal and its prosecution team for their connection with political parties, especially with the Jamaat-e-Islami party.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2025
Shaun Abreu, the City Council member who represents West Harlem, has been criticized by some of his constituents for being a major booster of the plan.
—Emma G. Fitzsimmons, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Aid groups also criticized the limited number of distribution points.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 June 2025
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
Hasina and her Awami League party had earlier criticized the tribunal and its prosecution team for their connection with political parties, especially with the Jamaat-e-Islami party.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2025
Shaun Abreu, the City Council member who represents West Harlem, has been criticized by some of his constituents for being a major booster of the plan.
—Emma G. Fitzsimmons, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Aid groups also criticized the limited number of distribution points.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criticize
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Chicago Tribune If the plan goes awry and a recruit slips away, one thing the former NBA insider refuses to do is blame the money.—
Maura Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Tax rise hit Domestic tax rises have also been blamed for the steep decline in economic activity.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 17 attorneys general in condemning Trump’s use of military forces in Los Angeles without state consent.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
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Countries in the region condemned Israel’s attack, while leaders around the globe called for immediate deescalation from both sides.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The department also faulted federal officials for not coordinating with local law enforcement in advance, thus delaying deployment and affecting LAPD’s ability to proactivity plan crowd-control operations.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
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In a statement Saturday, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons faulted local officials, including LA Mayor Karen Bass, and police for their response to the situation on Friday evening.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
7 June 2025
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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One of the windows got shattered and he was knocked unconscious.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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“Criticize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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