List+Three

List Three: Words related to being critical or disapproving


 * One "entry" on your part means that you have completed one of the following:**

a. part of speech/complete and correct definition b. synonyms (2 or 3 words) c. antonyms (if applicable--2 or 3 words) d. original sentence using word correctly, making the meaning of the word CLEAR! e. clarifying image (be appropriate, please) and hyperlink where you got the image (use a small font here so that it doesn't take a ton of space.)

admonish a. verb/ to express warning or disapproval to, especially in a gentle, or earnest manner. (LM) b. to advise, counsel. (DD) c. to approve, compliment. (DD) d. The teacher admonished her student's F paper by telling her it just needed a little work. (DD) e. []

berate a. verb/ to scold or condemn vehemently and at length. (LM) b. reprimand, lecture (JL). c. compliment, hail, praise (WG) d. The mother berated the child for failing a math test and the child started to cry after a half hour. (JL) e. []= (LM)

castigate a. verb/ to criticize or reprimand severely. (LM) b. baste, berate (LM) c. compliment, praise (LM) d. I am going to castigate the freshman who decided to hang out in the senior lounge after school. (JB) e. http://www.compassministry.info/images/Criticism.jpg (BH)

censure a. //verb/// to criticize or reproach in a harsh or vehement manner. (LM) b. condemnation, objection (LM) c. approval, encouragement (JB) d. The man censured the paper by leaving many marks on it. (BH) e.(JB)

censure a. noun- strong or vehement expression of disapproval [MS] b. condemnation, reproof [MS] c. praise [MS] d.The politician's mouth was so bad they had to censor the show whenever he appeared on television [MS] e.[|http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/2009/04/no- cursing.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/archive/2009/04.aspx&usg=__PoWKKUpJIqeDKXYs2l2jh2RAepw=&h=719&w=800&sz=59&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=L7N5huSXQtvxeM:&tbnh=138&tbnw=155&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dperson%2Bcussing%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1234%26bih%3D607%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=127&vpy=106&dur=2408&hovh=213&hovw=237&tx=154&ty=78&ei=iSGQTJqbCIOovQO6r_i_Cw&oei=iSGQTJqbCIOovQO6r_i_Cw&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0] [MS]

chastise a. verb/to discipline, esp. by corporal punishment (MA) b. punish, castigate (MA) c.Cheer, comfort (BH)

d. The dog was chastised by its owner when he ate the chocolate and the dog had to stay outside for the rest of the day.(JL) e. [] (JL).

chide a. verb/to express disapproval of; scold; reproach (MA) b. censure, rebuke (MA) c. compliment, praise (BK) d. The parents chided their daughter for her uncivilized behavior at church. (BK) e. [] (BK)

deprecate a. verb/to express ernest disapproval of (MA) b. condemn, denounce (MA) c. praise, commend (BK) e.

[] (BK)

denigrate a. verb- to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame (DF) b.malign, besmirch (DF) c. compliment, boost (WG) d. The man denigrates his brother when he's not around to get him into trouble. (BH)

debase a. verb - to reduce in quality or value (DF) b. lower, vitiate (DF) c. praise, upgrade (WG) d. Whenever you add more restrictive rules to a game or sport, you are debasing it as well. (JB)

impugn a. verb - to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon (DF) b. assail, call into question (WG) c. flatter, praise (WG)  d. The scientist impugned the man's thoughts because he had proof they were wrong. (BH)

rebuff a- to ignore or refuse(DH)

b- rebuke, refusal(DH) c-attend, pay-attention(DH) d- The two adversaries rebuff each other, refusing each others offers for peace or to form an alliance in the video game.(DH) e-  http://images.webster-dictionary.org/dict/101/157507-slight.gif (DH)

reprehend -verb. To reprove or find fault with. (DD) -to rebuke, censure. (DD) -to approve, applaud. (DD) - The attorney reprehended the claims against his client based upon the grounds of a search without a warrant. (JL) -

remonstrance- a. noun. a blunt or abrupt rejection. (DD) b. rejection, refusal. (DD) c. acceptance, commendation (BK) d. His remonstrance took the teacher by surprise because she was used to having students who accepted her opinions. (JL) e. (JB)

reprove a) verb; to criticize or correct, to disapprove of strongly (JT) b) scold or censure (JT) c) commend or praise (JT) d) The judge set out to reprove the actions of the defendant to set as an example for unacceptable behavior. (BK) e)[] (BK)

upbraid a) verb/ to find fault with or reproach severely; censure (FG) b) berate, admonish (FG) c) approve, commend (FG) d) The general upbraided the officer for his dumb decision that cost the lives of three men.(FG) e) [](FG)