criticize
verb (used with object)
to censure or find fault with.
are criticizing
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present progressiveof criticize.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Analysts are criticizing the company’s approach to customers with older cars.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026
Back at the Seattle Times, some anonymous readers are criticizing the anonymous alleged “Working Families.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Environmentalists are criticizing a lack of public information about the closed-door talks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2025
But, do not add me to those who are criticizing Donald Trump for his sights, smells or sounds.
From Salon ● Jan. 4, 2024
There are people who are criticizing the courts, and there are courts which are criticizing business enterprises that they don't understand.
From Humanly Speaking by Samuel McChord Crothers
