UNPRAISE Synonyms

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

• rebuke formally

• 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

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

• express strong disapproval of

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• belittle

• lower the value of something

• lose in value

• the state of being held in low esteem

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

• damage the reputation of

• reject as false; refuse to accept

• express a negative opinion of

• a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

• an imperfection in an object or machine

• the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

• (electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)

• responsibility for a bad situation or event

• (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area)

• put or pin the blame on

• 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

• 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

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

• express criticism towards

• spread negative information about