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criticize vs assail

assail vs criticize

criticize and assail both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criticize No No Yes No
assail No No Yes No
As verbs, assail is a hyponym of criticize; that is, assail is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than criticize:
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  • assail: attack in speech or writing
Other hyponyms of criticize include censure, criminate, reprimand, blast, crucify, 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, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe, harsh on.
criticize (verb) assail (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws attack in speech or writing
act as a critic attack someone physically or emotionally
launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
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