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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. Also especially British crit·i·cise .
Related forms crit·i·ciz·a·ble , adjective crit·i·ciz·er , noun crit·i·ciz·ing·ly , adverb non·crit·i·ciz·ing , adjective, noun o·ver·crit·i·cize , verb, o·ver·crit·i·cized, o·ver·crit·i·ciz·ing. pre·crit·i·cize , verb (used with object), pre·crit·i·cized, pre·crit·i·ciz·ing. re·crit·i·cize , verb (used with object), re·crit·i·cized, re·crit·i·ciz·ing. un·crit·i·ciz·a·ble , adjective un·crit·i·ciz·a·bly , adverb un·crit·i·cized , adjective un·crit·i·ciz·ing , adjective un·crit·i·ciz·ing·ly , adverb well-crit·i·cized , adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for uncriticizable to judge (something) with disapproval; censure to evaluate or analyse (something) Derived Forms criticizable or criticisable , adjective criticizer or criticiser , noun criticizingly or criticisingly , adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for uncriticizable criticize v. 1640s, "to pass judgment on something" (usually unfavorable), from critic + -ize . Meaning "to discuss critically" is from 1660s; that of "to censure" is from 1704. Related: Criticized ; criticizing .
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