English to Maori Meaning of criticize - faahapa


Criticize :
faahapa

whakatau i te he, whakatara, tango motu, a rätou, faaino, faahapa, mahi, aparau i, ngaki, whakaaro, pani, hama, whakaeke, kōrero, arotake, tumuaki

faahapawhakahēfaainofaaino
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Definitions of criticize in English
Verb(1) find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws(2) act as a critic
Examples of criticize in English
(1) You shouldn't just focus on the faults or difficulties and criticize the country.(2) In his later school years his close friends were a group of boys who met on a regular basis to exchange and criticize each other's literary work.(3) She quickly became a chronic shouter and criticizer of her husband.(4) Such policies are frequently criticized for being unnecessarily confrontational.(5) We were criticized for taking what was deemed to be an unduly apocalyptic view of the industry.(6) During his latter Presidency he was criticized for spending too much time golfing and trout fishing.(7) In addition, both writers were admired and criticized by artistic women of the day.(8) It seems to me that philosophers are often criticized for always demanding rational explanations.(9) The opposition is criticizing the handouts while not promising to reverse them.(10) It will be inevitable that they are severely criticized for betraying their country.(11) You are one of my faithful reviewers and constructive criticizers .(12) I am not persuaded that, although it could have been made quicker, the period of time was in fact so long as to constitute criticisable delay.(13) They build a player up, knock him down and then start criticising personalities.(14) Thus, among many other consequences, theories should aim at being very clear and criticisable so that they can, if need be, be proven wrong.(15) In this case a criticizable attitude is indicated by your act.(16) Many people cowered from criticising him, not least because of his readiness to confront his critics in the libel courts.
Related Phrases of criticize
(1) to criticize ::
ki te faahapa
(2) expose and criticize ::
maka atu a faahapa
Synonyms
Verb
1. find fault with ::
faahapa ki
2. censure ::
whakahē
3. denounce ::
whakatara
4. condemn ::
whakatau i te he
5. attack ::
whakaeke
6. lambaste ::
lambaste
7. pillory ::
pillory
8. rail against ::
tereina ki
9. inveigh against ::
inveigh ki
10. arraign ::
whakarite wa mai
11. cast aspersions on ::
maka wä, i runga i
12. pour scorn on ::
ringihia tawai runga
13. disparage ::
faahapa
14. denigrate ::
faaino
15. give bad press to ::
hoatu press kino ki
17. knock ::
patoto
18. pan ::
paraharaha
19. maul ::
patu ia
20. slam ::
Slam
21. roast ::
tunu
22. hammer ::
hama
23. lay into ::
takoto ki
24. lace into ::
miro ki
26. crucify ::
ripekatia
27. take apart ::
tango motu
28. pull to pieces ::
wahia ki mongamonga
29. pick holes in ::
tiki rua i roto i
30. pummel ::
te tokeia
31. trash ::
paru
32. nitpick ::
nitpick
33. excoriate ::
excoriate
Antonyms
1. laud ::
whakamoemititia
2. praise ::
whakamoemiti
Different Forms
criticize, criticized, criticizes, criticizing
Word Example from TV Shows
Oh. Okay. You know, I don't want
to criticize your rhetorical style...

Oh. Okay. You know, I don't want to CRITICIZE your rhetorical style...

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 15

I just don't think the secret to a happy marriage
is to criticize each other.

I just don't think the secret to a happy marriage is to CRITICIZE each other.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 9

I can't comment without violating our
agreement that I not criticize your work.

I can't comment without violating our agreement that I not CRITICIZE your work.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 23

maybe you can find more
specific things to criticize.

maybe you can find more specific things to CRITICIZE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 15

And your wife has every right to criticize.

And your wife has every right to CRITICIZE.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 4

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