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[()·だん()]
shidan
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 指弾

noun, suru verb
  1. criticism; blame; rejection; disdain; contempt
  2. flick (of the finger) (orig. meaning)

Definition and Synonyms for 指弾

Denounce speak out against
Synonyms: こき下ろす, 指弾, 糾弾, 難じる, 非難
Blame harass with constant criticism
Synonyms: なじる, ほじくり出す, 咎める, 問責, 弾劾, 指弾, 糾弾, とやかく言う, 誹議, 責める, 難詰, 非難
Charge blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
Synonyms: 指弾, 責める, 難じる
Round attack in speech or writing
Synonyms: はたく, 叩く, 指弾, 難ずる, 非難, 駁する, 駁撃
Attack strong criticism
Synonyms: そしる, 弁難, 指弾, 攻撃, 糾弾, 論詰, 論難, 難じる, 非難
Blame a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
Synonyms: そしり, そしる, 咎め, 咎める, 問責, 指弾, 糾弾, 誹議, 責め, 責める, 難詰, 非難

Meanings for each kanji in 指弾

» finger; point to; indicate; put into; play (chess); measure (ruler)
» bullet; twang; flip; snap

Categories 指弾 is a member of

Knock find fault with
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Criticism disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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Reproach a mild rebuke or criticism
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