CRITICISE Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word criticise. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CRITICISE
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| appraise | verbv | |||||||
verb • evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of • consider in a comprehensive way | ||||||||
| censure | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally | ||||||||
| criticize | verbv | |||||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||||
| judge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice • an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality verb • determine the result of (a competition) • form a critical opinion of • judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) • pronounce judgment on • put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of | ||||||||
| pick at | verbv | |||||||
verb • pluck or pull at with the fingers • eat like a bird • express a negative opinion of | ||||||||
| knock | verbv | |||||||
noun • the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) • negative criticism • a vigorous blow • a bad experience • the act of hitting vigorously verb • deliver a sharp blow or push • rap with the knuckles • knock against with force or violence • make light, repeated taps on a surface • sound like a car engine that is firing too early • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws | ||||||||
| pick apart | verbv | |||||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws | ||||||||
