Words Related To Criticism

verb to criticize unfairly or belittle

• It is not professional to denigrate your colleagues in the workplace.
• Don't denigrate your friend's taste in music just because it's different from yours.
• Stop denigrating my favorite TV show, it's actually really good.
• She felt like her self-esteem was denigrated after receiving harsh criticism from her boss.

noun a lack of respect or reverence for something or someone

• The speaker's irreverence towards traditional values caused a stir among the audience.
• His irreverence for authority figures often got him into trouble.
• She's known for her irreverence, always pushing the boundaries of what's acceptable.
• The artist's irreverence towards conventional art forms resulted in groundbreaking creations.