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criticize vs rebuke

rebuke vs criticize

criticize is not a noun while rebuke is a noun.

criticize and rebuke both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criticize No No Yes No
rebuke Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rebuke is a hyponym of criticize; that is, rebuke is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than criticize:
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  • rebuke: 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, lecture, rag, 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) rebuke (noun)
an act or expression of criticism and censure
criticize (verb) rebuke (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws censure severely or angrily
act as a critic
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