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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Hence, an episode interwoven with his anti-war, anti-nuke and anti-corporate profiteering planks also enabled him to criticize broadcast media’s lack of inclusion.
From Salon
The county commissioned a review of its evacuation system during the fire, but it was roundly criticized for not exposing what or who was responsible for the failures.
From Los Angeles Times
When the agency released its findings in 2024, the UFO community criticized its first director, Sean Kirkpatrick, claiming the report was a smokescreen to conceal the secrets of Washington’s real alien encounters.
White House official Kevin Hassett criticized a New York Fed paper that found U.S. businesses and consumers bore the tariff burden.
From Barron's
It also barred comments that could “defame, disparage or in any way criticize” LAUSD, its employees and leaders.
From Los Angeles Times
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