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criticize
[ krit-uh-sahyz ]
verb (used with object)
- to censure or find fault with.
Synonyms: ,
- to judge or discuss the merits and faults of:
to criticize three novels in one review.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used without object)
- to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly.
- to make judgments as to merits and faults.
criticize
/ ˈɪɪˌɪ /
verb
- to judge (something) with disapproval; censure
- to evaluate or analyse (something)
Derived Forms
- ˈپˌ, noun
- ˈپˌ, adjective
- ˈپˌԲ, adverb
Other Word 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
Word History and Origins
Origin of criticize1
Example Sentences
Trump and his administration have repeatedly criticized, undermined and defunded science on climate change.
While the academies’ peer institutions have been criticized by Trump administration officials for giving lip service to the free flow of ideas and information, none have been subjected to such blatant censorship—not yet.
Another notable comment came from “Scream” star Melissa Barrera, who pointed out that she, too, had been criticized by Variety for her shared political views.
To criticize her after the event was the height of hypocrisy.
Authorities have arrested two foreign nationals accused of hiring people to harass, intimidate and threaten a Los Angeles resident who had publicly criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping, the U.S.
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