Luyện ngữ pháp - English Collocations in Use - Intermediate - (Unit 10: Functions)


Praising and criticising

Criticising

When you are criticised, you come in for criticism. You may respond to this criticism, you may counter the criticism [criticise your critic back] or you may dismiss the criticism [say it is untrue or unimportant].
A person may show his/her disapproval or express his/her disapproval and this is often done by giving a look of disapproval or with a frown of disapproval.
word collocates with example
criticism harsh [strong], constant, constructive [useful] The play came in for some harsh criticism.
critical highly and sharply The writer is sharply critical of our political system.
criticise roundly [thoroughly], fiercely, bitterly He was roundly criticised for his rudeness.
a critic harsh, outspoken [critic who says exactly what s/he thinks] Actors fear him because he is such an outspoken critic.
disapprove of strongly, thoroughly I strongly disapprove of smoking.
condemn severely The banker was severely condemned for his dishonesty.
condemnation wholesale, universal [both mean by (almost) everyone] The country’s aggressive behaviour has earned universal condemnation.
object to strongly, strenuously [with a lot of effort] Local residents strenuously objected to the development plans.
- Lesson 60: A. Praising - Lesson 60: Exercise 60.1


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