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criticise vs crucify

crucify vs criticise

criticise and crucify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criticise No No Yes No
crucify No No Yes No
As verbs, crucify is a hyponym of criticise; that is, crucify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than criticise:
  • criticise: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  • crucify: criticize harshly or violently
Other hyponyms of criticise include censure, criminate, reprimand, blast, pillory, savage, admonish, reproof, reprove, 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, scold, take to task, trounce, reprehend, deplore, belabor, belabour, come down, denounce, blame, find fault, pick, belittle, disparage, pick at, nitpick, assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe, harsh on.
criticise (verb) crucify (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws criticize harshly or violently
act as a critic treat cruelly
hold within limits and control
kill by nailing onto a cross
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