criticize
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly.
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to make judgments as to merits and faults.
verb
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to judge (something) with disapproval; censure
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to evaluate or analyse (something)
Other Word Forms
- criticizable adjective
- criticizer noun
- criticizingly adverb
- noncriticizing adjective
- overcriticize verb
- precriticize verb (used with object)
- recriticize verb (used with object)
- uncriticizable adjective
- uncriticizably adverb
- uncriticized adjective
- uncriticizing adjective
- uncriticizingly adverb
- well-criticized adjective
Etymology
Origin of criticize
Example Sentences
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He said that instead of Europeans criticizing the U.S. action, “maybe they should be thanking us.”
Sometimes criticized as a top-heavy league, the Big Ten will cap its season with a showdown between its two undisputed heavyweights: No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana.
Dr. Paul Offit, an infectious disease physician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and other public health experts criticized Prasad’s assertions.
The founders of Nike and Starbucks publicly criticized their creations’ perceived stumbles, enough so that new executives were hired.
Mining and natural gas projects -- criticized by some environmental advocates -- were among the early picks.
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