Criticise and Root for

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Criticise verb - Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws.

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Root for is an antonym for criticise.

Root for verb - Take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for.

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Criticise is an antonym for root for.

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Root for and Criticise. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/criticise/root_for

Criticise & Root for. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/criticise/root_for>.

Root for or Criticise. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/criticise/root_for.

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