v. Function: verb
to make adverse comments about (someone or something) openly, often publicly, and with varying severity FF1C; criticized his opponent's liberal views FF1E;
Synonyms: blame, censure, condemn, cut up, denounce, denunciate, knock, pan, rap, reprehend, reprobate, skin; compare LAMBASTE 3 , REPROVE , SCOLD 1
Related Words: blast, castigate, fulminate (against), fustigate, roast, scathe
Idioms: find fault with, pull ( or pick or tear) to pieces, take to task
Contrasted Words: approve, countenance, endorse, OK ( or okay)
Antonyms: praise