criticized

Definitions

Expressed disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or shortcomings.

Analyzed and judged the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work.

Examples

The manager was criticized for his lack of communication during the project.

Many experts criticized the new policy, arguing that it would lead to economic instability.

She felt unfairly criticized by her peers despite her hard work on the presentation.

Synonyms

condemned censured rebuked reprimanded denounced blamed chided

Antonyms

praised commended lauded applauded acclaimed approved endorsed