Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Criticism and Disapproval

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

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

to strongly and publicly disapprove of something or someone

to give a strong, negative review or opinion about something

to keep treating someone unfairly or making unfair remarks about them

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

to speak negatively about someone or something in a way that makes them seem inferior or weak

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

to criticize or punish someone harshly

to criticize in a severe and harsh manner

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

to criticize someone angrily and harshly

to severely criticize or scold someone for their actions or behaviors

to strongly criticize someone for their actions or words

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

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

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

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

to strongly and harshly criticize someone or something

to blame someone for a mistake they made

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

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

to criticize severely, often with strong language