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point out

DEFINITIONS OF: point out

1

v point out carefully and clearly

Synonyms:
call attention, signalise, signalize
Type of:
designate, indicate, point, show
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

v present and urge reasons in opposition

Synonyms:
remonstrate
Types:
represent
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
Type of:
inform
impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to

v make or write a comment on

Synonyms:
comment, notice, remark
Types:
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criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
wisecrack
make a comment, usually ironic
kibbitz, kibitz
make unwanted and intrusive comments
censure, criminate, reprimand
rebuke formally
blast, crucify, pillory, savage
criticize harshly or violently
admonish, reprove
take to task
bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scold, take to task, trounce
censure severely or angrily
reprehend
express strong disapproval of
deplore
express strong disapproval of
belabor, belabour
attack verbally with harsh criticism
come down
criticize or reprimand harshly
denounce
speak out against
blame, find fault, pick
harass with constant criticism
belittle, disparage, pick at
express a negative opinion of
nitpick
be overly critical; criticize minor details
assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe
attack in speech or writing
harsh on
criticize harshly
Type of:
mention, note, observe, remark
make mention of
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