disclose, unveil, expose, show, uncover, divulge, manifest, display, present, announce, broadcast, publish, release, leak, unmask, bring to light, lay bare, make known, let out, tell, confess, admit,... [more]
condemning - denouncing - censuring - reproaching - blaming - faulting - attacking - lambasting - berating - disparaging - decrying - excoriating - rebuking - scolding - chiding - reprimanding - admonishing - upbraiding - castigating - bashing - slamming - panning - tearing down - knocking - disapproving - fault - carping - nitpicking - picking apart - running down - vilifying - maligning - slating - trashing - trash-talking - bad-mouthing - tearing into - laying into - ripping into - tearing apart - tearing to shreds - tearing to pieces - putting down - putting the boot in - giving a hard time - giving a dressing down - giving a tongue-lashing - giving a talking-to - giving a piece of one's mind
Criticizing refers to the act of expressing disapproval and noting the problems or faults of someone or something. It involves evaluating actions, decisions, or works, often to prompt improvement or change. In various contexts, such as art, literature, work performance, or personal behavior, criticism can be either constructive (aiming to help) or destructive (aiming to harm). Effective criticism should be specific, objective, and based on clear criteria, aimed at providing actionable insights.