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• “express criticism of“
• “point out real or perceived flaws“
• “The paper criticized the new movie“
• “Don’t knock the food–it’s free“

Synonyms

• knock the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing); negative criticism ; a vigorous blow; a bad experience; the act of hitting vigorously; deliver a sharp blow or push; rap with the knuckles; knock against with force or violence; make light, repeated taps on a surface; sound like a car engine that is firing too early; find fault with
• criticise find fault with; act as a critic
• pick apart find fault with

• “Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either“

Synonyms

• criticise find fault with; act as a critic