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reprove vs criticize

criticize vs reprove

reprove and criticize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reprove No No Yes No
criticize No No Yes No
As verbs, criticize is a hypernym of reprove; that is, criticize is a word with a broader meaning than reprove:
  • reprove: take to task
  • criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Other hypernyms of reprove include criticise, knock, pick apart.
reprove (verb) criticize (verb)
take to task find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
act as a critic
Difference between reprove and criticize

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