criticize
verb (used with object)
to censure or find fault with.
have criticized
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present perfectof criticize.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But preservationists and architects have criticized the proposed ballroom as a garish, rushed project that ignored the input of experts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Some current and former government officials have criticized the handling of the outbreak, both by the administration and Taylor Farms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Despite progress on deforestation, environmentalists have criticized Lula's backing of an oil exploration project near the mouth of the Amazon River.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
It’s important to note that many of RFK Jr.’s claims are rooted in pseudoscience — dieticians and researchers alike have criticized the entire movement, citing a lack of evidence-based scientific research.
From Salon ● May 23, 2026
Some archaeologists have criticized these conclusions on the grounds that passenger pigeon bones would not be likely to be preserved.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
