hypercriticize

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Definitions of hypercriticize word

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

nag — to annoy by persistent faultfinding, complaints, or demands.
grumble — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
quibble — an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue.
bother — If you do not bother to do something or if you do not bother with it, you do not do it, consider it, or use it because you think it is unnecessary or because you are too lazy.
cavil — If you say that someone cavils at something, you mean that they make criticisms of it that you think are unimportant or unnecessary.

approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
laud — to praise; extol.
praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.

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