comment about Garry made a derogatory comment about one of his teachers.
fair comment I suppose his criticism was fair comment (= a reasonable opinion).
Synonyms
- commentThe MP could not be reached for comment.
- remarkHis controversial remarks about race were widely reported.
- statementIn a statement released earlier today, the team denied allegations of cheating.
- declarationThe sovereign made a formal declaration of war.
- observationShe makes some interesting observations about human nature in her book.
- commentaryI love that sports announcer's commentary - it's always so funny!
- It was just a casual comment, I didn't mean it to be taken so seriously.
- The tutor's comments on my work were very apt and to the point.
- Her ridiculous comments provoked an outburst of anger from the boss.
- He made some derogatory comment about her appearance.
- The Minister was unavailable for comment last night.
B2
to make a comment:
[ + that ] He commented that the two essays were rather similar.
decline to comment The chief executive declined to comment on Khan's allegation.
- sayWhen I say your name, raise your hand.
- utterShe barely uttered a word all morning.
- they sayThey say the house is haunted.
- it is saidIt is said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
- stateUnion members stated that they were unhappy with the proposal.
- remarkHe remarked that she was looking thin.
- The minister has refused to comment on the allegations.
- I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.
- Britain's ambassador in Moscow has refused to comment.
- I only commented that she looked tired - I didn't mean to be rude.
- Let's watch the film first, and everyone will have an opportunity to comment at the end.
