Definitions
- Describing a strong disapproval or condemnation of something. - Referring to the act of publicly denouncing or criticizing something. - Talking about expressing contempt or disdain for something or someone.
- Referring to the act of pointing out flaws or faults in something or someone. - Describing the act of expressing disapproval or negative feedback about something. - Talking about evaluating or analyzing something critically and providing feedback or suggestions for improvement.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve expressing negative opinions or feedback.
- 2Both can be directed towards a person, group, or thing.
- 3Both can be used to point out flaws or faults.
- 4Both can be used to express disapproval or condemnation.
- 5Both can be used to evaluate or analyze something critically.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Decry is more forceful and emphatic than criticize.
- 2Scope: Decry is often used to condemn or denounce something as a whole, while criticize can be more specific and targeted towards particular aspects or details.
- 3Tone: Decry has a more negative and judgmental tone than criticize.
- 4Usage: Decry is less common than criticize and may be perceived as more formal or literary.
- 5Connotation: Decry can imply a sense of moral outrage or indignation, while criticize is more neutral and objective.
Remember this!
Decry and criticize are synonyms that both refer to expressing negative opinions or feedback. However, decry is more forceful and emphatic, often used to condemn or denounce something as a whole, while criticize is more specific and targeted towards particular aspects or details. Additionally, decry has a more negative and judgmental tone and is less common than criticize.
