DISPRAISES Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word dispraises. (close relations)
Definition of DISPRAISES
Best Alternative Words for DISPRAISES
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admonishes | verbv | |||||||
verb • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior • warn strongly; put on guard • take to task | ||||||||
belittles | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
berates | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
blames | verbv | |||||||
noun • an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed • a reproach for some lapse or misdeed adjective satellite • expletives used informally as intensifiers verb • put or pin the blame on • harass with constant criticism • attribute responsibility to | ||||||||
castigates | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely • inflict severe punishment on | ||||||||
censures | verbv | |||||||
noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally | ||||||||
chastises | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely | ||||||||
condemns | verbv | |||||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • declare or judge unfit for use or habitation • compel or force into a particular state or activity • demonstrate the guilt of (someone) • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law • appropriate (property) for public use | ||||||||
criticizes | verbv | |||||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||||
denigrates | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||||
depreciates | verbv | |||||||
verb • belittle • lower the value of something • lose in value | ||||||||
disparages | verbv | |||||||
verb • express a negative opinion of | ||||||||
insults | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect verb • treat, mention, or speak to rudely | ||||||||
maligns | verbv | |||||||
adjective • evil or harmful in nature or influence adjective satellite • having or exerting a malignant influence verb • speak unfavorably about | ||||||||
rebukes | verbv | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
reprimands | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
reproaches | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame verb • express criticism towards | ||||||||
reproves | verbv | |||||||
verb • take to task | ||||||||
scolds | verbv | |||||||
noun • someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault verb • censure severely or angrily • show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | ||||||||
vilifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • spread negative information about | ||||||||