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criticize
[ krit-uh-sahyz ]
/ ˈkrɪt əˌsaɪz /
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verb (used with object), crit·i·cized, crit·i·ciz·ing.
to censure or find fault with.
to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review.
verb (used without object), crit·i·cized, crit·i·ciz·ing.
to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly.
to make judgments as to merits and faults.
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Also especially British, crit·i·cise .
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British Dictionary definitions for criticize
criticize
criticise
/ (ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz) /
verb
to judge (something) with disapproval; censure
to evaluate or analyse (something)
Derived forms of criticize
criticizable or criticisable, adjectivecriticizer or criticiser, nouncriticizingly or criticisingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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