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criticize vs crucify

crucify vs criticize

criticize and crucify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criticize No No Yes No
crucify No No Yes No
As verbs, crucify is a hyponym of criticize; that is, crucify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than criticize:
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  • crucify: criticize harshly or violently
Other hyponyms of criticize 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.
criticize (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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