criticar

Definitions of criticar
  1. verb
    raise trivial objections
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    type of:
    objetar
    express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
  2. verb
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
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    antonyms:
    alabar, elogiar, ensalzar
    express approval of
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    censurar, reprender
    rebuke formally
    reprobar
    take to task
    reprender, reñir
    censure severely or angrily
    deplorar
    express strong disapproval of
    delatar, denunciar
    speak out against
    despreciar, menospreciar
    express a negative opinion of
    castigar
    censure severely
    denigrar
    use foul or abusive language towards
    deprecar, suplicar
    belittle
    censurar, condenar
    express strong disapproval of
    denigrar, minimizar
    cause to seem less serious; play down
    abominar, anatematizar, execrar
    curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
    type of:
    apuntar, comentar, mencionar
    make or write a comment on
  3. verb
    say mean things
    synonyms: calumniar
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    type of:
    lamentar, lamentarse, quejarse
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
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