criticize
verb (used with object)
to censure or find fault with.
criticise
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a variation of
criticize.
Example Sentences
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As the ash-grey dust settled on the ground, some finally had time to look back on how the fire had been fought and to criticise the management of the crisis.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
De Zerbi said it was wrong to criticise Romero for his initial decision, saying he had shown "unbelievable behaviour" during the Italian's time at the club, but accepted it was "his will" to leave.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Rights groups often criticise restrictions on religious practice such as registration requirements and surveillance.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Dettol said the advert, which has been removed following the backlash, was intended to criticise gender stereotypes, but that snippets of it that later circulated online distorted its core message.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
“It’s too easy,” I said, “to criticise when you’re just driving by.”
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
