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criticize vs blame

blame vs criticize

criticize is not a noun while blame is a noun.

criticize is not an adjective while blame is an adjective.

criticize and blame both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criticize No No Yes No
blame Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, blame is a hyponym of criticize; that is, blame is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than criticize:
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  • blame: harass with constant criticism
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, find fault, pick, belittle, disparage, pick at, nitpick, assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe, harsh on.
criticize (noun) blame (noun)
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
criticize (adjective) blame (adjective)
expletives used informally as intensifiers
criticize (verb) blame (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws attribute responsibility to
act as a critic put or pin the blame on
harass with constant criticism
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