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criticize

[ 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

/ ˈɪɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. to judge (something) with disapproval; censure
  2. to evaluate or analyse (something)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپˌ, noun
  • ˈپˌ, adjective
  • ˈپˌԲ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • i·a· adjective
  • i·e noun
  • i·iԲ· adverb
  • ԴDz·i·iԲ adjective noun
  • v·i· verb overcriticized overcriticizing
  • ·i· verb (used with object) precriticized precriticizing
  • ·i· verb (used with object) recriticized recriticizing
  • un·i·a· adjective
  • ܲ·i·a· adverb
  • ܲ·i· adjective
  • ܲ·i·iԲ adjective
  • un·i·iԲ· adverb
  • ɱ-i· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of criticize1

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

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District Judge David O. Carter, the judge who commissioned the audit, criticized Adams Kellum for failing to show up for a hearing where the findings were discussed.

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So far, progressive candidates have had the jump, often criticizing the party for its limp opposition to Trump and Republicans and promising a more robust resistance to the administration.

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Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali criticizing the Vietnam War and anti-Black racism in the prime of his career.

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Trump and hissupporters have long criticized NOAA's climate research efforts as being politically motivated.

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Paul also criticized the tariffs in an interview with The Hill, arguing that tariffs will hurt Americans more than U.S. competitors.

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