How to Say "they criticized" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “they criticized” is “atacaron” — B2 level.

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atacaron

VerbB2neutral/formal

verbal or written assault on reputation/ideas

A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing one stylized figure pointing an accusing finger and shouting intensely at a second figure. The second figure is recoiling with a clearly hurt or upset expression, symbolizing verbal criticism.

Examples

Los periodistas atacaron las nuevas políticas del gobierno.

The journalists criticized the government's new policies.

Ellos atacaron su reputación con mentiras.

They assaulted his reputation with lies.

Figurative Use

Just like in English, 'to attack' can mean to verbally challenge or criticize someone's work or ideas, not just physically harm them.

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Related Translations

they assaulted→they attacked→they denounced→

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