enlarge criticism
[en-LARJ KRIT-i-siz-um]
verb phrase
ampliar a crítica
1. to expand, develop, or elaborate on critical comments or analysis of something; to make criticism more detailed, extensive, or comprehensive
The journalist decided to enlarge criticism of the government's policy in her follow-up article.
A jornalista decidiu ampliar a crítica à política do governo em seu artigo de acompanhamento.
2. to increase the scope or intensity of negative feedback or disapproval
Environmental groups continue to enlarge criticism of industrial pollution.
Grupos ambientais continuam ampliando a crítica à poluição industrial.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, journalistic, and formal contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese media, 'ampliar a crítica' is frequently used when discussing political or social commentary. In Portugal, 'alargar a crítica' may be preferred. The phrase reflects a formal approach to discussing the expansion of analytical or negative feedback.
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