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characterize

verb

/ˈkærəktəraɪz/

Meaning

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.

characterize as

depict, portray, define, describe, represent

misrepresent, distort

characterize as, clearly characterize, characterizes the style

to complete or bring to an end

to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection

To make something happen in a random order or manner.

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

To completely change or transform something in a radical or fundamental way.

to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner