criticize

[ krit-uh-sahyz ]
/ ˈkrɪt əˌsaɪz /
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verb (used with object), crit·i·cized, crit·i·ciz·ing.

to censure or find fault with.
to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review.

verb (used without object), crit·i·cized, crit·i·ciz·ing.

to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly.
to make judgments as to merits and faults.
Also especially British, crit·i·cise.

Origin of criticize

First recorded in 1640–50; critic + -ize

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Words nearby criticize

critical value, critical volume, criticality, criticaster, criticism, criticize, critique, critique of pure reason, crittenden compromise, critter, crius

Words related to criticize

excoriate, chastise, denounce, chide, blame, censure, castigate, reprimand, blast, condemn, review, scrutinize, trim, rip, slam, rap, skin, reprove, zap, reprehend

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British Dictionary definitions for criticize

criticize

criticise

/ (ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz) /

verb

to judge (something) with disapproval; censure
to evaluate or analyse (something)

Derived forms of criticize

criticizable or criticisable, adjective criticizer or criticiser, noun criticizingly or criticisingly, adverb