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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 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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of criticize1

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

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Trump and his administration have repeatedly criticized, undermined and defunded science on climate change.

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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.

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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.

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To criticize her after the event was the height of hypocrisy.

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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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