verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

criticizing, condemning, scolding

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Example Sentences

Example:The coach criticized his team for their poor performance.

Definition:To find fault with; to express disapproval of.

From criticizing

Example:The judge condemned the defendant for breaking the law.

Definition:To express strong disapproval of by public declaration; to condemn someone or something for a wrongdoing or shortcoming.

From condemning

Example:Her mother scolded her for staying out past curfew.

Definition:To speak to sharply or angrily, especially because of someone’s conduct.

From scolding