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criticize vs lecture

lecture vs criticize

criticize is not a noun while lecture is a noun.

criticize and lecture both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criticize No No Yes No
lecture Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lecture is a hyponym of criticize; that is, lecture is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than criticize:
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  • lecture: censure severely or angrily
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, 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 (noun) lecture (noun)
teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
a speech that is open to the public
a lengthy rebuke
criticize (verb) lecture (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws censure severely or angrily
act as a critic deliver a lecture or talk
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