Verbs for Criticism and Disapproval

to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

The teacher decided to blame the entire class for the disruption, even though only a few students were involved.

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

The teacher criticized the student's essay for its lack of organization and clarity.

to strongly and publicly disapprove of something or someone

The community leaders condemned the act of vandalism in a public statement.

a metal container with a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

She stirred the vegetables in the pan over medium heat.

to keep treating someone unfairly or making unfair remarks about them

It's not nice to pick on your younger brother just because he's smaller than you.

to keep criticizing or complaining to someone about their behavior, work, or actions

She goes on at him continually for being late to work.

to quickly go to a different location, particularly to do a specific task

I need to run down to the store to pick up some groceries before it closes.

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

The activist group denounced the government's decision to cut funding for education.

to criticize or punish someone harshly

The teacher came down on the students for not completing their assignments on time.

to criticize in a severe and harsh manner

The manager scolds employees who consistently arrive late to work.

to put blame on someone or something for a mistake or problem

She tends to fault others without considering her own mistakes.

to criticize someone angrily and harshly

The manager berated the employee for the repeated mistakes in the project report.

to severely criticize or scold someone for their actions or behaviors

The supervisor frequently reprimands team members for unprofessional conduct.

to strongly criticize someone for their actions or words

She frequently rebukes her children for not completing their chores on time.

to intentionally make harmful statements to damage a person or thing's worth or reputation

The tabloid newspaper consistently denigrated the celebrity, spreading false rumors to tarnish their reputation.

to severely criticize, often with the intention of correcting someone's behavior or actions

The teacher chastised the student for disrupting the class with loud behavior.

to say bad and untrue things about someone, typically to damage their reputation

They believed he had maligned them to advance his own career.

to express mild disapproval, often in a gentle or corrective manner

The teacher chided the student for talking loudly during the exam.

to strongly and harshly criticize someone or something

The manager castigated the employee for consistently failing to meet deadlines.

to blame someone for a mistake they made

Disappointed by his actions, she couldn't help but reproach her brother for neglecting his responsibilities.

to criticize someone for doing or saying something that one believes to be wrong

The teacher upbraided the student for cheating on the exam.

to criticize someone for their actions or behavior, often implying a need for correction

The teacher reproved the student for talking during the lecture.

to criticize severely, often with strong language

The film critic lambasted the movie for its poor script and lackluster performances.