criticize
verb
to say what you think is wrong or bad about something
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To criticize, accuse or blame
blame
verb
to say or think that someone or something is responsible for an accident, problem, or bad situation
put down
to criticize someone, especially when other people are present, in a way that makes them feel stupid
reprimand
verb
to tell someone officially and in a serious way that something they have done is wrong
find fault with
to criticize someone or something, often after deliberately looking for mistakes
deride
verb
to criticize someone or something by suggesting that they are stupid, unimportant, or useless
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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