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Criticized vs Disapprove - What's the difference?

criticized | disapprove |

As verbs the difference between criticized and disapprove

is that criticized is (criticize) while disapprove is to condemn; consider wrong or inappropriate.

criticized

English

Verb

(head)
  • (criticize)

    • criticize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * criticise (UK )

    Verb

    (criticiz) (transitive'' or ''intransitive )
  • to find fault (with something)
  • to evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults

    • Hyponyms

    * find fault * shoot down * trash out * fustigate * drub * excoriate * run down

    Related terms

    * critic * critical * criticism * critique * criticizable

    See also

    * scold * complain

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    disapprove

    English

    Verb

  • To condemn; consider wrong or inappropriate.
  • To refuse to approve; reject.
  • To have or express an unfavorable opinion.

    • Antonyms

    * approve

    Related terms

    * disapprobation * disapproval

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