criticizing (Meaning)
criticizing
to find fault with, to examine and judge as a critic, to consider the merits and demerits of and judge accordingly, to act as a critic
Synonyms & Antonyms of criticizing
Synonyms:
- niggling
- pillorying
- quibbling
- reprimanding
- dissing
- moaning
- castigating
- taking to task
- nicking (at)
- rebuking
- beefing
- growling
- flaying
- bitching
- coming down hard (on)
- excoriating
- bellyaching
- admonishing
- assailing
- cavilling
- lashing
- deriding
- dispraising
- reprehending
- grumbling
- upbraiding
- muttering
- decrying
- chiding
- grousing
- lambasting
- reproving
- whining
- clobbering
- kicking
- kvetching
- belittling
- crucifying
- blasting
- crabbing
- carping
- murmuring
- skewering
- disparaging
- sniping (at)
- berating
- griping
- reproaching
- caviling
Antonyms:
criticizing Sentence Examples
- The critics were harsh in their criticizing of the film's plot holes.
- The professor's criticizing of the students' work was constructive and helpful.
- The politician's opponents criticized her for her lack of experience.
- The reviewer criticized the book for its poor writing style.
- The jury criticized the lawyer for his aggressive tactics.
- The boss criticized the employee for missing a deadline.
- The teacher criticized the student for not following instructions.
- The customer criticized the restaurant for the slow service.
- The doctor criticized the patient for not taking their medication.
- The parent criticized the child for misbehaving.
FAQs About the word criticizing
to find fault with, to examine and judge as a critic, to consider the merits and demerits of and judge accordingly, to act as a critic
knocking, faulting, condemning, denouncing,blaming, finding fault (with), scolding, panning, tweaking, censuring
approving,praising, extolling, lauding, endorsing, commending,recommending, sanctioning,indorsing
The critics were harsh in their criticizing of the film's plot holes.
The professor's criticizing of the students' work was constructive and helpful.
The politician's opponents criticized her for her lack of experience.
The reviewer criticized the book for its poor writing style.
