Academisch IELTS (Band 6-7) - Meningen

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

veroordelen, afkeuren

to openly and strongly disapprove or condemn something

deploreren, veroordelen

to express disapproval of something

bezwaar maken, tegen zijn

to blame someone for a mistake they made

verwijten, berispen

to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.

betwisten, twisten

to speak negatively about someone, often shaming them

geringschatten, afkraken

to complain quietly or softly, often in a way that others cannot hear or understand

murmelen, jammeren

to grumble or speak in a low, discontented manner

murmelen, mompelen

to express dissatisfaction about something

zeuren, klagen

to criticize in a severe and harsh manner

berispen, straffen

to criticize someone or something in a harsh insulting manner

belasteren, vermoedelijk

to express one's discontent or dissatisfaction in an annoying manner

zeuren, klagen

to openly express one's extreme disapproval or criticism

veroordelen, bekritiseren

to strongly criticize someone for their actions or words

berispen, vermoedelijk

to spread bad and awful commentaries about someone in order to damage their reputation

belasteren, schadelijk praten

to strongly criticize in an official manner

censureren, veroordelen

to severely criticize or scold someone for their actions or behaviors

berispen, veroordelen

to criticize or speak unfavorably about someone or something, often in an unfair or unkind way.

lasteren, slecht praten over

to make false and adverse statements about someone for defamation

smaad spreken, belasteren

to tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.

complimenteren, prijzen

to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last

ondersteunen, verdedigen

to feel or show great joy, delight, or happiness

blij zijn, verheugen

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

berispen, tadelen

to strongly and sincerely state that a particular statement or belief is true

bevestigen, verklaren

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

kleineren, minachten

to make fun of or mock someone or something

belachelijk maken, uitlachen

to confirm or prove the the accuracy, authencity, or effectiveness of something

valideren, bevestigen