criticize

bitterly, fiercely, heavily, roundly, severely, sharply, strongly

openly, publicly

The principal publicly criticized the new policy during the staff meeting yesterday.

implicitly

justifiably, rightly

The coach was rightly criticized for making poor decisions during the final match.

constantly, frequently, repeatedly

reportedly

for

The teacher criticized him for not completing his homework on time.

be widely criticized (as sth)

The new policy has been widely criticized as unfair to small businesses.

criticize sb/sth on the grounds that

The government was criticized on the grounds that it failed to protect the environment.