criticize
verb (used with object)
to censure or find fault with.
criticizing
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present participleof criticize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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There is no evidence that AI systems are conscious, deserve rights or welfare, he said, and he is surprised by the pushback to his September essay criticizing Anthropic for speculating about Claude’s consciousness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Environmental advocates were more cautious about criticizing the program, which they say provides critical funding to reduce pollution from ports, railyards and distribution centers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
Does that get to you at all when you see Elon Musk out there criticizing you?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
An artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic submitted a fabricated tip about an unsolved homicide to Philadelphia police, authorities said Friday, criticizing the company for taking two months to report the incident.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
“You have a lot of nerve criticizing my lack of ambition when my flexibility is the only reason the kids have rides to their activities and dinner on their plates every night,” she hissed.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
