noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Strongly negative public or formal criticism, often implying moral condemnation or outright rejection. Used in news, editorials, and formal speech.
政府の対応は野党から厳しく指弾された。
The government's response was harshly criticized by the opposition parties.
彼の不正行為は社会から指弾されるべきだ。
His misconduct should be condemned by society.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Original literal meaning: to flick something with a finger. Now rare and mostly found in historical or explanatory contexts.
「指弾」はもともと指ではじく動作を指した。
The word 指弾 originally referred to the action of flicking with a finger.