51³Ō¹Ļ

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criticize

especially British, ³¦°ł¾±³ŁĀ·¾±Ā·³¦¾±²õ±š

[krit-uh-sahyz]

verb (used with object)

criticized, criticizing 
  1. to censure or find fault with.

    Synonyms: ,
  2. to judge or discuss the merits and faults of.

    to criticize three novels in one review.

    Synonyms: ,


verb (used without object)

criticized, criticizing 
  1. to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly.

  2. to make judgments as to merits and faults.

criticize

/ ˈ°ģ°łÉŖ³ŁÉŖĖŒ²õ²¹ÉŖ³ś /

verb

  1. to judge (something) with disapproval; censure

  2. to evaluate or analyse (something)

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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ 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
  • ˈ³¦°ł¾±³Ł¾±ĖŒ³¦¾±³ś±š°ł noun
  • ˈ³¦°ł¾±³Ł¾±ĖŒ³¦¾±³ś²¹²ś±ō±š adjective
  • ˈ³¦°ł¾±³Ł¾±ĖŒ³¦¾±³ś¾±²Ō²µ±ō²ā adverb
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of criticize1

First recorded in 1640–50; critic + -ize
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Example Sentences

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Its most criticized traits are actually its biggest assets.

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The White House hasn’t criticized Israel in its response to the strike, merely stating that it wasn’t involved.

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Even supporters of the demonstrations have criticized the display of foreign flags, arguing they send the wrong message.

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State Farm General is not the only insurer that has been criticized over its handling of Jan. 7 fire claims.

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Mexico’s president condemned violence in L.A. but stopped short of directly criticizing Trump administration and called for calm among Mexican citizens in California.

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