point out

/pɔɪnt aʊt/

/pɔɪnt aʊt/

Other forms: pointed out; points out; pointing out

Definitions of point out

1. verb

   point out carefully and clearly
   synonyms: call attention, signalise, signalize

   type of:

   designate, indicate, point, show

   indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
2. verb

   present and urge reasons in opposition
   synonyms: remonstrate

   types:

   represent

   point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance

   type of:

   inform

   impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
3. verb

   make or write a comment on
   synonyms: comment, notice, remark

   types:

   criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart

   find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

   wisecrack

   make a comment, usually ironic

   kibbitz, kibitz

   make unwanted and intrusive comments

   censure, criminate, reprimand

   rebuke formally

   blast, crucify, pillory, savage

   criticize harshly or violently

   admonish, reprove

   take to task

   bawl out, berate, call down, call on the carpet, chew out, chew up, chide, dress down, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lecture, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprimand, reproof, scathe, scold, take to task, trounce, vituperate

   censure severely or angrily

   reprehend

   express strong disapproval of

   deplore

   express strong disapproval of

   belabor, belabour

   attack verbally with harsh criticism

   come down

   criticize or reprimand harshly

   denounce

   speak out against

   blame, find fault, pick

   harass with constant criticism

   belittle, disparage, pick at

   express a negative opinion of

   nitpick

   be overly critical; criticize minor details

   assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe

   attack in speech or writing

   harsh on

   criticize harshly

   type of:

   mention, note, observe, remark

   make mention of