criticize
verb (used with object)
to censure or find fault with.
criticized
-
past participleof criticize.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
-
past tense formof criticize.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
criticizeverb (used with object)to censure or find fault with.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
By doing that, they avoided being criticized for a lack of preparation and having to look for names on an index card.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
During Tuesday’s debate, Raman criticized the mayor for being out of the country when the Palisades fire erupted, saying she had been missing in action.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Talarico has also criticized what he calls Paxton’s “jet-setting lifestyle.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
New York's notorious Rikers Island jail, long criticized for unsanitary and violent conditions, will miss a deadline for the vast complex to close down, prompting disappointment from activists.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
How graciously Amy criticized the artistic parts of the story, and offered hints for a sequel, which unfortunately couldn’t be carried out, as the hero and heroine were dead.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
