criticize
- to censure or find fault with.
- to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review.
- to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly.
- to make judgments as to merits and faults.
Origin of criticize
Synonyms for criticize
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excoriate, chastise, denounce, chide, blame, censure, castigate, reprimand, blast, condemn, review, scrutinize, trim, rip, slam, rap, skin, reprove, zap, reprehendExamples from the Web for criticize
Contemporary Examples of criticize
Better, she says, to use local Muslim leaders and others in civil society to criticize militant arguments.
She refused to criticize the group by name or clarify whether she believed that ethnic Koreans had special privileges.
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It increases the number of people who think, criticize, discuss.
By demonstrating a willingness to criticize President Obama, often rebuking him for his cozy relationship with Wall Street.
Then Stewart turned to criticize Palestinian militants, causing the correspondents to return and yell pro-Palestinian slogans.
Historical Examples of criticize
She was not in any condition to criticize the appearance of another woman.
Her Father's DaughterGene Stratton-Porter
When they criticize I am annoyed and when they praise I am uneasy.
The HarborErnest Poole
Grammarians may criticize the syntax of the President's message, and the style.
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski
But it was not Calhoun's function to criticize when it could be avoided.
Pariah PlanetMurray Leinster
Yes, is the reply, and I will criticize you and myself, as well as him.
LawsPlato
criticize
criticise
- to judge (something) with disapproval; censure
- to evaluate or analyse (something)