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criticize vs scold

scold vs criticize

criticize is not a noun while scold is a noun.

criticize and scold both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criticize No No Yes No
scold Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scold is a hyponym of criticize; that is, scold is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than criticize:
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  • scold: 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, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, 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) scold (noun)
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
criticize (verb) scold (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws censure severely or angrily
act as a critic show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
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