Blog
Practise English on your Android device.
Verb
Example: “Do not disparage other people’s work.”
Synonyms: belittle, criticize
Antonyms: praise
Example: “Developers deprecate old software features.”
Synonyms: criticize, discourage
Antonyms: approve
Noun
Example: “Her voice was full of reproach.”
Synonyms: criticism, blame
Example: “The minister denounced corruption.”
Synonyms: condemn, criticize
Example: “The teacher rebuked the student.”
Synonyms: criticize, scold
Example: “Many people revere great teachers.”
Synonyms: respect, admire
Antonyms: despise
Example: “He dismissed the critic as a philistine.”
Synonyms: boor, uncultured person
Antonyms: connoisseur, cultured person
Example: “Constant criticism can damage self-worth.”
Synonyms: self-esteem, self-respect
Antonyms: self-doubt, worthlessness
Adjective
Example: “The report criticized neglectful parenting.”
Synonyms: careless, inattentive
Antonyms: caring, attentive
Example: “She seemed impervious to criticism.”
Synonyms: unaffected, immune
Antonyms: vulnerable, sensitive
Example: “She remained undaunted by criticism.”
Synonyms: fearless, brave
Antonyms: discouraged, afraid
Example: “The ruling was seen as a vindication of her long campaign.”
Synonyms: justification, exoneration
Antonyms: condemnation, disproof
Example: “The website features customer testimonials on its homepage.”
Synonyms: endorsement, recommendation
Antonyms: criticism, complaint
Example: “The critic became a taste-maker in contemporary art.”
Synonyms: trendsetter, influencer
Antonyms: follower, outsider
Example: “The novel criticizes modern materialism.”
Synonyms: consumerism, worldliness
Antonyms: spirituality, idealism
Adverb
Example: “He defended the idea fanatically, refusing any criticism.”
Synonyms: obsessively, extremely
Antonyms: moderately, reasonably
Example: “The review was surprisingly unscathing despite the film’s flaws.”
Synonyms: mild, lenient
Antonyms: scathing, harsh
Example: “The singer became an idol for many teenagers.”
Synonyms: hero, role model
Antonyms: critic
Example: “He nonchalantly dismissed the criticism as “noise.””
Synonyms: casually
Antonyms: anxiously
Example: “She resisted the blandishments of people seeking favors.”
Synonyms: flattery
Antonyms: criticism
Example: “She answered sarcastically, which made things worse.”
Synonyms: ironically
Antonyms: sincerely
Example: “He was criticized for exhibitionist behavior online.”
Synonyms: show-off
Antonyms: reserved
Example: “It’s hypocritical to demand honesty while hiding the truth.”
Synonyms: two-faced
Antonyms: sincere
Example: “He received commendation for exceptional service.”
Synonyms: praise
Example: “The article exalted him as a hero.”
Antonyms: criticize
Example: “She reacted histrionically to minor criticism.”
Synonyms: dramatically
Antonyms: calmly
Example: “He acted hypocritically.”
Synonyms: insincerely
Antonyms: honestly
Example: “The market is volatile, so risk management is critical.”
/ˈtren tʃənt/
Example: “She offered trenchant criticism.”
Synonyms: distinct, clear, intelligent
Advertisement · Sunny Academy
Answer a question using what you just learned and receive a suggested correction.
Answer spoken questions and get feedback on your English speech.
