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

veroordelen, afkeuren

to express disapproval of something

bezwaar maken tegen, tegenwerpen

to blame someone for a mistake they made

verwijten, tegenspreken

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

betwisten, discussiëren

to speak negatively about someone, often shaming them

afkraken, ondermijnen

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

mopperen, zeuren

to grumble or speak in a low, discontented manner

murmelen, mopperen

to express dissatisfaction about something

zuchten, klagen

to criticize in a severe and harsh manner

berispen, reprimanderen

to criticize someone or something in a harsh insulting manner

verguizen, beschimpen

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

zeuren, zeiken

to openly express one's extreme disapproval or criticism

veroordelen, kritiek leveren op

to strongly criticize someone for their actions or words

berispen, tuchtigen

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

smaad maken, lasteren

to strongly criticize in an official manner

berispen, tuchtigen

to severely criticize or scold someone for their actions or behaviors

berispen, tadelend aanspreken

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

afkraken, slechte dingen zeggen over

to make false and adverse statements about someone for defamation

smaad maken, onzijdig spreken

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

complimenteren, vloeken

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

ondersteunen, behouden

to feel or show great joy, delight, or happiness

verheugen, blijdschap tonen

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, bekräftigen

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

kleineren, onderwaarderen

to make fun of someone or something

belachelijk maken, spotten met

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

bevestigen, valideren