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what is the word for "criticizing mildly"?

English Language & Usage Asked on March 26, 2021

I use rebuke, reprimand, reproach, castigate, censure, and the others in a situation were applicable. but when I have to convey a message that my disapproval or criticism is mild or gentle or not that severe, what should I use?

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I'd use to make a few comments on something if I want to criticise mildly something.

Answered by user66974 on March 26, 2021

My milder synonyms would be

  • Advice

  • Inform

  • Suggest

  • Make aware

Answered by mplungjan on March 26, 2021

Consider the option to think more specifically about what is wrong with the object of your mild criticism and why it is wrong. Try to think in precise terms and then use the verb that describes the problem. For example, perhaps someone generally describes something accurately, but also presents some falsehoods in the presentation. In this case, you could mildly criticize the presentation with the verb "disabuse" e.g., "Readers will learn from the presentation, but need to be disabused of the following : . . ."

Answered by Lyman Wight on March 26, 2021

displeased

but it sometimes works better to use a negative description with the emotion.
Less than pleased, not quite satisfied, not completely confident.

Answered by David Burton on March 26, 2021

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