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CRITICISING Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word criticising. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word criticising. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CRITICISING

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admonishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

berating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a severe rebuke

condemning
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• containing or imposing condemnation or censure

disparaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

faultfinding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• persistent petty and unjustified criticism

adjective satellite

• tending to make moral judgments or judgments based on personal opinions

• tending to find and call attention to faults

upbraiding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a severe scolding

bashing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vigorous blow

• an uproarious party

verb

• hit hard

castigating
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

censuring
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastising
verbv
verb

• censure severely

critiquing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)

• a serious examination and judgment of something

verb

• appraise critically

denouncing
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

detracting
adjectiveadj
verb

• take away a part from; diminish

lambasting
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

rebuking
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

reprimanding
adjectiveadj
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproaching
verbv
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

slamming
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

• the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects

• a forceful impact that makes a loud noise

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

verb

• close violently

• strike violently

• dance the slam dance

• throw violently

vilifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• spread negative information about

appraise
verbv
verb

• evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

• consider in a comprehensive way

Best Hypernyms For CRITICISING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for criticising, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
act comment notice remark
Phrases (1)
point out

Alternatives for ADMONISHING

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