Criticize - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz|  American pronunciation of the word criticize
Brit.  |ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz|  British pronunciation of the word criticize

verb

- find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws (syn: knock)
The paper criticized the new movie
- act as a critic
Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either

Extra examples

His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.

The judge was widely criticized for his verdict.

The editor criticized the author's work as trite.

It seems as though all he ever does is criticize.

Ron does nothing but criticize and complain all the time.

The decision has been strongly criticized by teachers.

The new law has been widely criticized.

He has been criticized for incompetence.

Doctors have criticized the government for failing to invest enough in the health service.

The report has been criticized as inaccurate and incomplete.

We look at each other's work and criticize it.

The paper criticized the new movie

Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either

You refuse to help and then criticize me for not doing it right? You're impossible!

It was tactful of her not to criticize me in front of my boss.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: criticize
he/she/it: criticizes
present participle: criticizing
past tense: criticized
past participle: criticized
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